Alijnen

Alijnen is a municipality and village in the Veridian highlands of Veridia, a fictional European country. The area is characterized by rolling farmland, deciduous woodland, and small river valleys. Alijnen covers about 18.7 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,900 people (as of 2020). The municipal seat is the town center, where the stone parish church and the modern town hall anchor the main square.

Geography and administration: The municipality comprises the village of Alijnen and several hamlets. It lies southeast of the regional capital and is connected by regional roads; a local bus network serves the community. The terrain features gentle hills and arable land, with small forests along the river valleys.

History: Written records first mention Alijnen in the 12th century. It developed as a rural market site and became an independent municipality in the 19th century. The 20th century brought modest industrial growth and later diversification of the local economy.

Economy: The economy centers on farming—dairy, cereals, and vegetables—and small-scale manufacturing. Tourism is modest, focused on countryside walks, cycling routes, and the historic church.

Culture and society: Alijnen hosts an annual harvest festival and a calendar of local events. The population speaks the Veridian language, with a local dialect in everyday use. Education is provided by a primary school and several rural institutions; secondary students attend schools in neighboring towns.

Notable people: The town has produced several regional artisans and tradespeople but no widely known figures.