puhasta

Puhasta is a fictional municipality created for illustrative purposes in a hypothetical Nordic-inspired region. The name combines a root related to 'puhdas,' meaning pure or clean, with the suffix -sta, suggesting place or state.

Puhasta lies on a sheltered archipelago along Nordmark's western coast. The town covers several islands linked by bridges and ferries. It is administered by a municipal council elected by residents; the mayor chairs the council. Local government emphasizes environmental stewardship and open data.

Founded during the early industrial era as a trading hub, Puhasta developed a service-based economy with a focus on logistics, green energy, and tourism. In recent decades it has invested in wind turbines and tidal energy, along with ecotourism and digital services.

Population around 28,000. Languages: Nordian and Finnish-influenced dialects; education: high literacy. Cultural life includes annual Clean Seas festival, seafood cuisine, and public art installations focused on water and purity themes.

Key infrastructure includes the Puhasta Ferry Terminal, a small marina, a solar- and wind-powered microgrid, and the Puhasta Bay Nature Reserve.