Wīcos
Wīcos | |
|---|---|
| Country | Tuanmali |
| State | Sojih |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,493,640 |
| Time zone | UTC-2 (EBT) |
Wīcos (pronunciation: /wi:xos/) is the capital and largest city in Tuanmali. It is located at the southern end of Tuanmali's coast on the Taantu Gulf. It is a major shipping center and is by far the largest city in the nation.
Etymology
History
Wīcos was founded at least 500 years ago.
Geography
The city is located at the base of the Wīcos Peninsula, jutting southward into the Taantu Gulf in the state of Sojih. The Wīcos Metropolitan Area reaches to the [name] River that forms Sojih's western border, but the city proper does not. (note that the population and area figures given above are for the entire Wīcos Metropolitan Area)
Climate
Cityscape
Culture
Economy
Transportation
Airports
No airports are actually located within Wīcos city limits, but two are located outside the city, along with a small number of private airfields. The largest and busiest is Zimri International Airport (also known as "Wīcos International Airport"), located just north of the city. It is the busiest airport in Tuanmali, and handles the majority of international passenger traffic, with international cargo traffic being roughly split between Zmiri International and the Jozon City Airport.
The second airfield is Cocā Airport, west of the city. It primarily handles domestic air traffic, as well as general aviation and charter flights.
Rail and buses
Wīcos has an extensive suburban railway network that connects to the national rail network at Tsa Bīni Railway Station, located on the west side of the city. A portion of the Trans-Borosan Railway passes through Wīcos, also stopping at Tsa Bīni station. A robust bus system supplements this railway network.
Seaports
All docks in Wīcos are administrated as part of the Port of Wīcos, including both shipping depots and cruise ship facilities. It is the second-largest port in Tuanmali, after the port in Jozon.
Government
The city is managed by an elected council, but a form of limited direct democracy is used for proposing and voting on local ordinances.
Demographics
Wīcos is by far the most diverse city in Tuanmali, with a significant population of dalar of Sanmra origin, as well as significant minorities of other species, primarily humans and Fals.