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Seskiavikh Bay
Seskiavikh Bay (/seskjəvɪk/), known in Salofang as Seskiavikh Beya (/seskjiavix/), is a city on the west coast of Pactone, in its eponymous province. It is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 1,537,842 in city limits, and around 2 million in the urban area, however in recent years its urban area has almost merged with Edgewater's.

Seskiavikh Bay was settled in 1672 by Ingerish from the Marshlands from the south, and was incorporated in 1704. It steadily grew in size until the railway was built, when it boomed in population. It was incorporated as a city in 1813. It continued to grow during the industrial revolution, becoming an important industrial city. Soon, developers took advantage of Seskiavikh Bay's mild climate and turned it into a center of tourism. In 1972, entrepeneur Erhes Monce founded the technology company Navisco. at first, it remained small, but in 2006 they introduced the NavPhone, which was popular worldwide and caused the company to blow up. Soon after, many other technology companies were started and the city's economy blew up.

It is the center of Pactone's technology industry, with the global coorporation Navisco headquartered there. It is also a hub for transportation, having the second largest port in Pactone and being the origin of Pactone's national airline NezhaPac. It is also a center of tourism, being the second most visited city in Pactone and first by other Pactoneans, with sandy beaches and a mild subtropical climate.

Etymology
The word for Seskiavikh is thought to mean "By the water surrounded by land" in Salofang, however in modern times the meaning has been lost. When the Ingerish first setteled the area, they called it "Seskiavikh Bay", after the Salofang word for the area and its location on a bay. Salofang did not have a word for bay, so the Ingerish word made its way into the language as a loanword (beya).

Seskiavikh Bay has two popular nicknames: Palm City, after the abundance of palm trees in the area, especially the Pactonean Palmetto (Sabal Pactonea) and Marsh Palm (Litore Palus), the only extant species of its genus. It is also called Little Sister City, since it is the second largest city in Pactone, after Edgewater. However, some locals call it "Big Sister City" since it was founded first.

Salofang Settlement
The Salofang first settled the area around Seskiavikh Bay around 10,000 years ago. There was no large settlement around it, but there were a few isolated villages. However, around 2,000 years ago, a branch of the Talhen tribe, located around present day Tora Altea, migrated to the bay after a harsh winter in the mountains and formed a small village on the coast of the bay, near present day downtown, named Seskiavikh.

Castellanese Exploration
In 1602, a group of Castellanese explorers landed on what is now the northern coast of Virena and founded the town Las Palmas, however the town was soon abandoned due to famine.

Ingerish Settlement
In 1671, Ingerish explorers came from Caswhim and Noapeake in the south and explored the bay. Initially, they only explored and traded with the Salofang living in the area, however a year later they founded the village of Seskiavikh Bay. Most of the Salofang living in the town contracted Ulethan diseases and died, but the remaining were friendly. They exchanged goods, food, and culture, and soon formed one of the first examples of modern Pactonean culture. The city continued to grow under Ingerish rule until the Independence War.

Independence War
In the late 1790s, tensions arose between the Salofang, Ingerish colonialists, and native Ingerish. The colonialists were unhappy with the government because of the taxation of ships going in and out of the Seskiavikh Bay harbor, and the Salofang were being opressed. After the first shots of the war were fired in Edgewater, many Edgewatereans fled to the city and others to escape the fighting. However, soon the war was brought to Seskiavikh Bay when a group of Ingerish soldiers shot at civilian Pactoneans, killing 9. This lead to civil unrest around the city, which caused the Ingerish to blockade the Mallory Strait, blocking off the bay. The first battle in Seskiavikh Bay was fought when a militia of Seskiavikhans stole 3 Ingerish ships and tried to fight the blockade. This ended in a decisive Ingerish victory, however, the tables turned when Pactoneans won the infamous battle of Pidgeon's Head by trapping Ingerish on the peninsula and killing most. 1,025 Ingerish and 324 Pactoneans died, making it the deadliest battle of the Independence War. A few more minor battles were fought around the city until Pactone gained independence.

Post Independence War and Industrial Revolution
After the Independence War, damaged buildings were reconstructed, and the city continued on as usual. This changed, however, in the early to mid 1800s, when the construction of a railway to the city brought the industrial revolution to it. The Seskiavikh Bay Port was upgraded to a modern port and soon became the second busiest in the country. A large industrial area was also constructed on the north coast of the bay. Most of the factories have been demolished and replaced with modern buildings, however a few remain.

In 1886, a category 3 cyclone hit Seskiavikh Bay, bringing hurricane force winds. It caused extreme destruction to the city and killed around 6,000 people, making it the deadliest natural disaster in Pactonean history. The city did not fully recover for around 10 years, and despite the rarity of tropical cyclones in the area, buildings were made to be hurricane-proof.

Modern Times
Over the past 30 years, Seskiavikh Bay has been extensively developed, with many new high rises being constructed in Downtown and Seskiavikh Beach, and new neighborhoods and suburbs being developed. Many historical buildings were demolished to make way for these, so a new law was made, that made a list of historical buildings that could not be demolished, and also made it illegal to demolish a building that was constructed before 1820.In 1972, Erhes Monce started the company Navisco from his house in Seskiavikh Bay. The company initially started by making websites, however they soon started making their own electronics. In 2007, Navisco released the NavPhone, which blew up worldwide and blew up the company. Soon after, Navisco started making other devices, such as computers and tablets, and other electronic gadgets. They also released a new model of the NavPhone on average every 2 years. In 2016, Monce stepped down as CEO of Navisco and retired, and Khana Zhalhesh became CEO, making Navisco one of the largest companies with a female CEO. Navisco contined to grow into the largest coorporation in Pactone and one of the largest in the world.

Topography
Seskiavikh Bay has an area of ___ square miles, of which ___, or __%, is water. The highest point in the city is Narhis Hill, in the extreme south of the city, which is 58 feet above sea level. It is the northernmost of the West Mocking Hills. The city is located on its namesake bay, with downtown being located on the northern coast. In the northeast corner of the bay, the Mocking River flows into it. Several other small streams flow into the bay, including Selya Creek and University Creek.

Climate
Seskiavikh Bay has a Tropical Monsoon (Am) Climate, however it has some subtropical characteristics due to its northern location. Summers are usually hot and humid with warm to mild dry winters. Evening thunderstorms are common in the summer. Average highs range from 91°F in February to 76°F in July, with lows ranging from 76° to 69°. Temperature is regulated by the warm waters of the Strait of Lyc to the west.

Tropical Cyclones
Due to Pactone's sheltered location in the Strait of Lyc, tropical cyclones do not often hit it, however there have been a few destructive ones. In 1886, an unnamed tropical cyclone made landfall just south of Seskiavikh Bay as a category 3, causing major damage. In 1986, a category 1 cyclone made landfall in Virena and moved over Seskiavikh Bay, causing flooding. Many other weak storms have hit the area.

Neighborhoods
Seskiavikh Bay is divided into many unofficial neighborhoods, including Downtown, Uptown, Lake Malla, Harbor District, North Point, Whunerstre, Northtown, Selya Creek, Bay Village, Issiu, Djhega Beach, Azkat Point, Industrial Park, Mocking Banks, Seskiavikh Beach, Northside, Borderline, and Airport City, and many more. The city can be generally divided into two areas: North Seskiavikh Bay, north of the Mocking River, which is richer and contains downtown, and South Seskiavikh Bay, south of the river, that is larger and mainly suburban.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Seskiavikh Bay had 1,537,842 people living in the city, and 2.1 million in the urban area. They were living in 721,846 households. 21% of the population was under 18, 17% between 18 and 24, 35% between 24 and 44, 15% between 45 and 65, and 12% over 65. For every 100 females, there are 98 males.

The median income for an individual is 45,261 Pactonean Dollars, and the median income for a household is 54,283 PD. 13% of the city's population lives below the poverty line.

28% of residents speak only Salofang at home, 24% speak only Ingerish at home, and 45% speak both languages. The remaining 3% speak other languages. The affluent northern suburbs have some of the highest Ingerish-speaking rates in the nation, with around 78% of the population in the area around Northside only speaking Ingerish.

Seskiavikh Bay has historically been a very Christic city, however that has changed in recent years. 35% of the population is Christic, 7% is other religions, and the remainder are non-religious.

Economy
Transportation, technology, and tourism are the most important industries in Seskiavikh Bay. Retail, healthcare, and real estate are also important. Seskiavikh Bay has around 983,745 employees. The largest companies headquartered in Seskiavikh Bay are Navisco Technology, BayMart Supermarkets, Whesa Coorporation, and Parks Healthcare.

Seskiavikh Bay is the center of Pactone's technology industry. Navisco, which is headquartered in the city, is one of the largest technology companies in the world. They manufacture many products such as the NavPhone, Navputer, and several other gadgets.

The Port of Seskiavikh Bay is the second busiest port in Pactone, after the Edgewater South Harbor, and the first on the west coast. There are also a few smaller harbors, such as Selya Harbor and Bethel Harbor, in the city. Seskiavikh Bay is also a center for crusie travel, with cruises departing from the city and going to nearby countries in the Strait of Lyc.

Primary and Secondary Schools
There are 122 elementary, 77 middle, and 32 high schools serving Seskiavikh Bay. Most are operated by Seskiavikh Bay District One, serving downtown and areas north of it, and Seskiavikh Bay District Two, serving the eastern and southern suburbs. District Two is the second largest school district in Pactone, only behind Edgewater Three. There are also several private schools in the area, and 13 other public schools, such as charter and alternative schools.

Higher Education
Seskiavikh Bay is home to Seskiavikh Bay University, a public university south of downtown. It is considered one of the best universities in Pactone and is known for its beautiful bayside campus with native plants. As of 2021, around 12,600 students are enrolled in the university, making it one of the smallest public universities.

Also in the city is the prestigious Selzha Azka Dance Academy. It is renowned by dancers in Pactone and all over the world and teaches Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz, among other styles. It is a small school, with only around 500 students enrolled.

Other universities in the area include the Mocking University, Felzha College, and Azkat University.

national flower: Pactonean Trumpet Flower (Buccina Pectonea)

Geography of Pactone
Pactone is a country located on the Pactonean peninsula and the land surrounding it on the Strait of Lyc, in northern Antarephia. Pactone has flat, arable coasts and mountainous inlands. It is bordered by Geare to the east, AR136 to the south, and Camolia to the west. To the north, it borderes the Strait of Lyc.

Pactone is divided into __ provinces. The provinces in the north are more populous, with the inland provinces in the south being rural and poorer. Most of the country speaks both Salofang and Ingerish.

Physical Description
Pactone extends from around -22.6° in the north, at Cape Edgewater, to -28° on the southern border, and from 22.1° in the west to 26.2° in the west. To the north, Pactone borders the Strait of Lyc, with Cape Edgewater being the southern border of the Sima Channel. In the center of the peninsula, running north, are the Talhena Mountains (plural Talhenos). They are short and eroded, with the tallest mountains reaching the upper 6,000s. In the south are the ___ mountains. They are taller, with the tallest mountain in Pactone, Mount Miriad, being part of it.

Culture of Pactone
The culture of Pactone is a unique mixture of native Salofang culture and colonial Ingerish culture. Salofang, not closely related to any other culture in the world, is unique. Pactone's culture also takes minor influences from Castellan and other native cultures in the mountainous south. Most of Pactone's residents are Tenafa, a mix between Salofang and Ingerish. They are also called Mixbloods, however this term is derogatory and considered offensive to use. There are also a good amount of Salofang and whites (mainly Ingerish). There is also a minority of Camolians near the border and several other ethnic groups.

Music
Traditional Salofang music has existed in Pactone for however long the Salofang have resided in the country. Salofang influences have made their way into other popular modern genres, such as pop, rock, and electronic.

Cuisine
Pactone has a diverse cuisine, consisting of Salofang foods and foods that developed after colonization.

Salofang cuisine, albiet a slightly Ulethanized version, is semi-popular in many countries around the world. One of the most popular Salofang dishes is Zhenetos, small dough balls which can be boiled as pasta or baked. Another popular dish is Etlhara, a soup made with the bark of the Marsh Palm, popular in coastal regions. Salofang food uses the woodboar as meat, a small pig-like creature that lives in the inland of the country, however it is expensive and now Ulethan animals are more popular. The woodboar is said to produce tasty milk that the Salofangs drunk, however due to the hot climate it was rarely made into cheese or other aged products.

After the Ingerish colonized Pactone, several more dishes developed. One of these is the Spiceball, a ball of pastry that uses Pactonean spices and is noted for its unique flavor. Another is the Vireting, a dish of meatballs in a cream sauce, named after its origin city of Virena.

United Republic of Tarnathia
The United Republic of Tarnathia, commonly known as the United Republic, Tarnathia, or by the abbreviations U.R. and U.R.T, is a country in its namesake continent of East Tarnathia. It consists of 20 states and a capitol district, and some offshore islands that consist of an overseas territory. It has an area of approximately 475,000 square miles (1,230,000 square kilometers), making it the 14th largest country in the world.

north 47.92299, -74.7589

south 35.41237, -78.38901

west 41.47269, -88.77602

east 45.50074, -66.57443