Chitra
Melunebet
Melunebet-Naga | |
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| Country | Lugida |
| State (Fira) | Lugilik-Fira |
| Status | State Capital (Fira Kitraga) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,702 km2 (657 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,864,700 |
| • Density | 1,095/km2 (2,840/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Melune Melunebetia (native) Meluntia (native, informal) |
| Time zone | SCT+0 |
Melunebet (Lithian: Melunebet /melunebet/) is a city located inland in the State of Lugilik, in Lugida, with a population of about 2 million.
Melunebet is distinct from the rest of Lugida for having a well-maintained traditional culture that is highly distinct from the rest of Lugida. This is in part due to Melunebet's geographical location that is inland, combined with the presence of a major river and proximity to Mount Nidarum. Much of the Melune culture is preserved today in the form of art and architecture, and it is reflected by heritage sites like Julimthan, which is one of Lugida's single most visited tourist site. Melunebet's distinct culture and made the city appointed as SESCO's Southwest/West Mirarian regional headquarters.
Etymology
Melunebet comes from the two Lithian words, Melunt "outside", and Lebet "bridge", thus literally "outside bridge". The name is in reference to Melunebet's proximity to Yerlan, as well as its location near the river, thus making the name more accurately "the bridge to the outside". Here, the "outside" may refer to either the Melunes themselves or the Yerlanis.