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'''Phorktown City''', often called simply '''Phorktown''', is the second populous city in the [[Philimania]]. With an estimated 2019 population of 1,765,200 distributed over about 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi). The city is located at the Northeastern tip of the province of [[New Cardiff]]. | '''Phorktown City''', often called simply '''Phorktown''', is the second populous city in the [[Philimania]]. With an estimated 2019 population of 1,765,200 distributed over about 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi). The city is located at the Northeastern tip of the province of [[New Cardiff]]. | ||
Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, Phorktown is composed of six districts. The | Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, Phorktown is composed of six districts. The six districts—[[Wellam District|Wellam]], [[Barake District|Brake]], [[East Phorktown District|East Phorktown]], [[Admira District|Admira]], [[Flinthead District|Flinthead]], and [[Beadrun District|Beadrun]]—were created in 1680, after city status was granted to the city. As many as 600 languages are spoken in Phorktown, making it one of the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Phorktown is home to roughly 1 million residents born outside [[Philimania]]. As of 2019, Phorktown is estimated to produce a [[Gross domestic product|GDP]] of P$342,635 billion. | ||
Phorktown traces its origins to a trading post founded by a buisnessman named [[Jacob Phork]] in 1632. | Phorktown traces its origins to a trading post founded by a buisnessman named [[Jacob Phork]] in 1632. Phorktown saw one of the longest battle in human history known as the [[Battle of Phorktown hill|Battle of Phorktown Hill]] which led to the surrender of Philimania to [[Long Kingdom]] and [[Spain]]. In the 21st century, Phorktown has emerged as a global node of cultural diversity. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Early History === | === Early History (1632-1660) === | ||
=== The Long Kingdomian Revolution === | A permanent Philimanian presence in what is now Phorktown began in 1632 with the founding of the {{wp|wood industry}} in the area. In 1636, construction was started on a {{wp|citadel}} and [[Fort Phork]], on present-day [[Beadrun District]]. | ||
Following the construction of Fort Phork, Phorktown grew slowly. Settlers form the coast were encouraged to move to Phorktown to find work, aand the area began to thrive. | |||
Since 1640, the [[Phork Trade Company]] had operated as a monopoly in [[Philimania]], on authority granted by the [[Harry Liam|Governer of Philimania]]. In 1643–1657, in an effort to bolster economic growth, the Phork Trade Company relinquished its monopoly over the {{wp|wood industry}}, leading to growth in the production and trade of food, timber, and tobacco. | |||
In 1666, the [[Phorktown City Council]] was formed. Shortly after the council's formation, the population of Phorktown grew from 1,500 to 9,000. [[Charles Peters]], the first mayor, has been credited with improving law and order in Phorktown; however, he also earned a reputation as a despotic leader. He instituted regulations on liquor sales, attempted to assert control over the Church, and blocked other religious groups from establishing houses of worship. The [[Phork Trade Company]] would eventually attempt to ease tensions between Peters and residents of Phorktown. | |||
In 1680, the city was named the capital of Philimania. | |||
=== The Long Kingdomian Revolution (1768- === | |||
Following The {{wp|Seven Years War}}, in 1768, Philimania's economy deteriorated. So on July 23rd in that year, the president at that time, [[Kareen Rallington]] passed an act known as the Comertua Act, it states that taxes in Largoia, modern day [[Long Kingdom]] would be raised by 20% and that Philimanian goods bought or sold would cost twice as much. The Largoian were not happy. | |||
In 1768, a Largoian revolutionist and around 500 other Largoians took to the streets of [[Browningham]], the capital of Largoia. After a series of protests, the Philimanian soldiers were sent in to deal with the protesters. as soon as the army entered the city, rocks were thrown at them. The soldiers, overwhelmed by the number of protesters, they fired into the crowd. many protesters were killed and this event would be known as the [[Browningham Massacre]]. The news of this event spreaded like wildfire. The Largoian were outraged, so they armed themselves with weapons and revolted against Philimania. | |||
The [[Long Kingdomian Revolution]] started on August 10th 1768. The general of the Philimanian army, launched an all-out assault on the beaches of Largoia with insignificant losses. By October, the Long Kingdomian Revolution seemed to be coming to a close for all Long Kingdomian units have either been surrounded or captured; But, a month ago, a Long Kingdomian ambassador was sent to Spain to ask them for help, the Spanish agreed. So on the 5th of November in that year, Philimanian forces were driven off the island, but not after a final stand at the [[Battle of Pices Beach]]. It was estimated that Spain and The Long Kingdom suffered twice as much as Philimania. | |||
By February 1769, Spanish and Long Kingdomian forces were pushing Philimanian forces into their own island. Eventually, they reached Phorktown, where the Philimanians made a last-ditch attempt to drive out their enemy at the [[Battle of Phorktown hill]] in . Both sides suffered heavy losses, the battle lasted for a total of 13 months and ended in the surrender of the Philimanian forces. So on March 15th 1770, Philimania surrenders to the Spanish and Long Kingdomian ending the Long Kingdomian Revolution. Philimania was forced to give Largio independence and pay 17 billion dollars in reparations. | |||
=== Nineteenth Century === | === Nineteenth Century === | ||
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Phorktown | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 福克敦 |
| • Spanish | Phorktown |
 The Central Square | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: PT | |
| Motto(s): Born in freedom, live in freedom, die in freedom | |
| Country | Philimania |
| Province | New Cardiff |
| Districts | List |
| Establishment | 23 May 1632 |
| City status | 5 March 1680 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Phorktown City Council |
| • Mayor | William Grey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 553 km2 (214 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 1,765,200 |
| • Density | 1,444/km2 (3,740/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 785,324 |
| • Metro | 979,876 |
| • Metro density | 1,772/km2 (4,590/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Phorker |
| City Index | |
| • HDI (2019) |  0.927 (very high) |
| • GDP (2020) | P$ 342,635 billion |
| • Per capita (2020) | P$ 14,379 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (GMT-6) |
| Postal code | 800 to 40000 |
| Area code(s) | 45, 46 |
| Vehicle registration | T (except taxis) NC (for taxis only) |
| Rapid Transit |  |
| Official language(s) | English Spanish (de facto) |
| Website | www.pt.gov |
Phorktown City, often called simply Phorktown, is the second populous city in the Philimania. With an estimated 2019 population of 1,765,200 distributed over about 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi). The city is located at the Northeastern tip of the province of New Cardiff.
Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, Phorktown is composed of six districts. The six districts—Wellam, Brake, East Phorktown, Admira, Flinthead, and Beadrun—were created in 1680, after city status was granted to the city. As many as 600 languages are spoken in Phorktown, making it one of the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Phorktown is home to roughly 1 million residents born outside Philimania. As of 2019, Phorktown is estimated to produce a GDP of P$342,635 billion.
Phorktown traces its origins to a trading post founded by a buisnessman named Jacob Phork in 1632. Phorktown saw one of the longest battle in human history known as the Battle of Phorktown Hill which led to the surrender of Philimania to Long Kingdom and Spain. In the 21st century, Phorktown has emerged as a global node of cultural diversity.
Etymology
THe city was named after the founder of the city—Jacob Phork.
History
Early History (1632-1660)
A permanent Philimanian presence in what is now Phorktown began in 1632 with the founding of the wood industry in the area. In 1636, construction was started on a citadel and Fort Phork, on present-day Beadrun District.
Following the construction of Fort Phork, Phorktown grew slowly. Settlers form the coast were encouraged to move to Phorktown to find work, aand the area began to thrive.
Since 1640, the Phork Trade Company had operated as a monopoly in Philimania, on authority granted by the Governer of Philimania. In 1643–1657, in an effort to bolster economic growth, the Phork Trade Company relinquished its monopoly over the wood industry, leading to growth in the production and trade of food, timber, and tobacco.
In 1666, the Phorktown City Council was formed. Shortly after the council's formation, the population of Phorktown grew from 1,500 to 9,000. Charles Peters, the first mayor, has been credited with improving law and order in Phorktown; however, he also earned a reputation as a despotic leader. He instituted regulations on liquor sales, attempted to assert control over the Church, and blocked other religious groups from establishing houses of worship. The Phork Trade Company would eventually attempt to ease tensions between Peters and residents of Phorktown.
In 1680, the city was named the capital of Philimania.
The Long Kingdomian Revolution (1768-
Following The Seven Years War, in 1768, Philimania's economy deteriorated. So on July 23rd in that year, the president at that time, Kareen Rallington passed an act known as the Comertua Act, it states that taxes in Largoia, modern day Long Kingdom would be raised by 20% and that Philimanian goods bought or sold would cost twice as much. The Largoian were not happy.
In 1768, a Largoian revolutionist and around 500 other Largoians took to the streets of Browningham, the capital of Largoia. After a series of protests, the Philimanian soldiers were sent in to deal with the protesters. as soon as the army entered the city, rocks were thrown at them. The soldiers, overwhelmed by the number of protesters, they fired into the crowd. many protesters were killed and this event would be known as the Browningham Massacre. The news of this event spreaded like wildfire. The Largoian were outraged, so they armed themselves with weapons and revolted against Philimania.
The Long Kingdomian Revolution started on August 10th 1768. The general of the Philimanian army, launched an all-out assault on the beaches of Largoia with insignificant losses. By October, the Long Kingdomian Revolution seemed to be coming to a close for all Long Kingdomian units have either been surrounded or captured; But, a month ago, a Long Kingdomian ambassador was sent to Spain to ask them for help, the Spanish agreed. So on the 5th of November in that year, Philimanian forces were driven off the island, but not after a final stand at the Battle of Pices Beach. It was estimated that Spain and The Long Kingdom suffered twice as much as Philimania.
By February 1769, Spanish and Long Kingdomian forces were pushing Philimanian forces into their own island. Eventually, they reached Phorktown, where the Philimanians made a last-ditch attempt to drive out their enemy at the Battle of Phorktown hill in . Both sides suffered heavy losses, the battle lasted for a total of 13 months and ended in the surrender of the Philimanian forces. So on March 15th 1770, Philimania surrenders to the Spanish and Long Kingdomian ending the Long Kingdomian Revolution. Philimania was forced to give Largio independence and pay 17 billion dollars in reparations.