TEOSTOn

Teoston is a city in the fictional country of Veridia, situated in the Veridian Highlands along the Teo River. It is the administrative center of Veridia's northern region and a cultural and economic hub for the area. The population was about 92,000 in the most recent estimates. The city covers an area of roughly 38 square kilometers.

Teoston was founded in 1703 by Norsted settlers who established a trading post at the river bend. It grew as a local market town and became a regional capital in the 19th century during Veridia's territorial reorganization. The historic core contains preserved architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The economy is diversified, with manufacturing, logistics, education, and health services as major sectors. The Teo River port handles regional freight and passenger traffic. Teoston hosts the main campus of Teoston University, a research park, and several industrial facilities. The city is connected by a regional rail line and an arterial road network, with plans for light rail expansion in the coming years.

Local government is a municipal council headed by a mayor. Teoston maintains several cultural institutions, including the Veridia National Museum branch, a symphony orchestra, and multiple theaters. Annual events include the Teoston Arts Festival and the Veridia Science Fair. The population is predominantly Veridian with notable immigrant communities, and languages include Veridian and a local English variant.