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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The city of Glisng was originally confined to [[Lapliata ad Glisng]], a small island in the middle of the [[Ecvri river]]. However, it has since expanded, first to the north bank of the river, then later to the south. This area was formerly forested, and a forest remains in [[Lagepña ad telinjatþod]] (English: Emerald Park). | The city of Glisng was originally confined to [[Lapliata ad Glisng]], a small island in the middle of the [[Ecvri river]]. However, it has since expanded, first to the north bank of the river, then later to the south. This area was formerly forested, and a forest remains in [[Lagepña ad telinjatþod]] (English: Emerald Park). | ||
=== Climate === | |||
Glisng has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. The average high temperature in the summer is 23 degrees, and the average low temperature in the winter is 10 degrees. | Glisng has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. The average high temperature in the summer is 23 degrees, and the average low temperature in the winter is 10 degrees. | ||
=== | == Tepazagli ad Glisng == | ||
==== | Glisng is divided into several cultural and administrative Tepazagli (English: Neighbourhoods). Each of these neighbourhoods has its own unique style of architecture and even culture. | ||
=== Lapliata === | |||
Lapliata is the original city centre on [[Lapliata ad Glisng]]. It has tall buildings (up to 5 stories) and narrow streets. Historically, the ground floor of the buildings were used as a shop, while the family who owned the shop lived on the first floor, renting out the floors above. It is today primarily a touristic shopping district. | |||
=== Laplig === | |||
Laplig (English: The Wharf) is directly to the north of Lapliata across Laseñata ad telizeþod vewiþ (English: Ruby street bridge). It is the current site of most docking riverboats in Glisng. The north side of Lagan ad laplig (English: Front street) is filled with row houses, most of which have been converted to shops on the lower floor. Laplig also has a number of merchants selling directly from their boats, both authorised and unauthorised. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 12:52, 12 October 2025
Glisng is the capital of Covtle and the capital of the Wiþi empire. Founded in approximately 300 by the Glisng people, after the arrival of the Followers of Baðatrepava in 450, it began to grow and is now the largest city on Tiðloten, with a population of 1.312.944 people.
Glisng is considered to be a centre of knowledge, political power, and the Wiþi economy. Latordo ad Glisng (English: the University of Glisng), founded in 501, is the oldest currently surviving Tower of Knowledge and the most prestigious higher education institute in Covtle. Lapazadapalavi, the bicameral parliament of the Wiþi Empire, meets in Lolovgri ad telinjatþod (English: the Emerald Palace) in the centre of the city. Teheþod ad lagan ad telizeþod (English: the Ruby street shops) is the longest shopping district in the world. Glisng is also the centre of the Adcovtle railway network, and Latoron ad Glisng is estimated to be the busiest railway station in the world.
Geography
The city of Glisng was originally confined to Lapliata ad Glisng, a small island in the middle of the Ecvri river. However, it has since expanded, first to the north bank of the river, then later to the south. This area was formerly forested, and a forest remains in Lagepña ad telinjatþod (English: Emerald Park).
Climate
Glisng has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. The average high temperature in the summer is 23 degrees, and the average low temperature in the winter is 10 degrees.
Tepazagli ad Glisng
Glisng is divided into several cultural and administrative Tepazagli (English: Neighbourhoods). Each of these neighbourhoods has its own unique style of architecture and even culture.
Lapliata
Lapliata is the original city centre on Lapliata ad Glisng. It has tall buildings (up to 5 stories) and narrow streets. Historically, the ground floor of the buildings were used as a shop, while the family who owned the shop lived on the first floor, renting out the floors above. It is today primarily a touristic shopping district.
Laplig
Laplig (English: The Wharf) is directly to the north of Lapliata across Laseñata ad telizeþod vewiþ (English: Ruby street bridge). It is the current site of most docking riverboats in Glisng. The north side of Lagan ad laplig (English: Front street) is filled with row houses, most of which have been converted to shops on the lower floor. Laplig also has a number of merchants selling directly from their boats, both authorised and unauthorised.