Olendile

Olendile is a town and commune in the rural interior of Veridia, a fictional country. It sits on the northern slope of the Veridian highlands, beside the Olend River. The town serves as the administrative center of the surrounding municipality and has about 4,000 residents.

Geographically, Olendile features rolling hills, mixed deciduous forest, and small agricultural plots. The climate is temperate with a rainy season from spring to early autumn. The local economy centers on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and forest products. The municipality has several fragmented villages connected by a network of rural roads.

Olendile has a long local history dating to the early colonial era. A market established in the 18th century grew into the town's core, and several historic buildings remain from the 19th and early 20th centuries. In recent decades, the town expanded via municipal housing projects and small industrial parks.

Main crops include maize, beans, and root crops; forestry products also support employment. The town hosts an annual harvest festival and a weekly market. Cultural life centers on the town square, where a public library and a community theater host events.

Olendile is governed by a municipal council led by a directly elected mayor. It is part of a larger provincial district and is served by regional roads and a small railway stop. Public services include a primary school, a clinic, and a volunteer fire department.