Bërdicë

Bërdicë is a village and municipality in the western region of Veridia, a fictional country. The municipality covers about 52 square kilometers and had a population of around 4,200 in 2023. The terrain is rolling, with vineyards and olive groves on the lower slopes and forested hills to the northeast.

The name Bërdicë is believed to derive from an old term for hill fort, reflecting an early fortified site near the village. The main watercourse is the Bërdicë River, which supports agriculture and local ecosystems.

Settlement in the area dates to the medieval period. It belonged to various Veridian feudal polities before emerging as a separate municipality in the 19th century. The site of a hilltop keep, Castell Bërdicë, is no longer standing but is noted in regional records.

Economy centers on agriculture—especially olives and grapes—and small-scale manufacturing. Rural tourism is expanding, with guesthouses and vineyard tours. The population is predominantly Veridian, with small nearby minority communities.

Culturally, Bërdicë hosts the Harvest Festival in autumn and preserves a parish church dating to the 17th century, the Church of Saint Mary. The local government consists of a mayor and a nine-member council. Transport relies on a regional road network and regular bus services to Veridia City; the nearest airport is located in Veridia City, about 60 kilometers away. Education includes an elementary school; students may attend secondary schools in neighboring towns.