Minnka

Minnka is a city and regional capital in the fictional country of Aldoria. It sits in the northern lowlands along the Minnka River and serves as the administrative center of the Minnka Province. The surrounding district includes farmland and small forests. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool, wet winters.

Population is about 120,000 as of 2022. The city has a diversified economy focused on services, logistics, light manufacturing, and information technology. The University of Minnka, founded in 1885, is a major employer and research hub, with faculties in engineering, life sciences, and social sciences.

Minnka began as a medieval market settlement that grew through river trade. It gained city rights in the 16th century and expanded with industrialization in the 19th century after the railway arrived. Postwar development emphasized education, healthcare, and services.

The city is served by a regional rail network and a tram system. Minnka International Airport connects to several European destinations. The river estuary supports local trade, and the municipal government provides services through a prefecture office and a regional court, along with cultural venues.

Minnka hosts the annual River Festival with crafts, music, and food stalls. Local cuisine emphasizes river fish and seasonal produce. Languages commonly spoken include Aldorian and Minnkan, with English widely understood in business.

Notable institutions include the University of Minnka, the Minnka Museum of Modern History, and the Minnka Opera House.