Phorktown

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Phorktown
City
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese福克敦
 • SpanishPhorktown
The Central Square
The Central Square
Flag of Phorktown
Nickname: 
PT
Motto(s): 
Born in freedom, live in freedom, die in freedom
CountryPhilimania
ProvinceNew Cardiff
Districts
Establishment23 May 1632
City status5 March 1680
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyPhorktown City Council
 • MayorWilliam Grey
Area
 • Total1,222 km2 (472 sq mi)
 • Metro
553 km2 (214 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total1,765,200
 • Density1,444/km2 (3,740/sq mi)
 • Urban
785,324
 • Metro
979,876
 • Metro density1,772/km2 (4,590/sq mi)
 • Demonym
Phorker
City Index
 • HDI (2019)Increase 0.927 (very high)
 • GDP (2020)Increase P$ 342,635 billion
 • Per capita (2020)Increase P$ 14,379
Time zoneUTC-8 (GMT-6)
Postal code
800 to 40000
Area code(s)45, 46
Vehicle registrationT (except taxis)
NC (for taxis only)
Rapid Transitthumb
Official language(s)English Spanish (de facto)
Websitewww.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 five 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. In 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.