Qanate

Qanate is a fictional city-state in the coastal region of Veridia, created for world-building and storytelling. It is located on the eastern coastline and features a natural harbor and varied terrain.

The name Qanate derives from the Qanati language, meaning harbor of trade.

Geography includes a sheltered inner harbor, a nearby hill district, and flat industrial zones.

Qanate's history traces to merchant clans in the 12th century, evolving into a regional trading hub.

In modern times it operates as a constitutional republic with a Governor and a bicameral legislature.

The economy centers on port logistics, shipbuilding, fisheries, and financial services, complemented by a growing technology sector.

Population is around 1.2 million, with a cosmopolitan culture and languages including Qanati and Veridian.

Education and infrastructure emphasize maritime studies, urban planning, and research, with the notable Qanate University.

As a fictional setting, Qanate appears in various world-building projects and narrative explorations.