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{{Town 1|town = [[File:Narvik.png |20px]] Narvik|nation = [[File:Godthab Flag.svg.png|20px]] Godthab|population = | {{Town 1|town = [[File:Narvik.png |20px]] City of Narvik|nation = [[File:Godthab Flag.svg.png|20px]] Godthab|population = 3 (Permanent) | ||
1 (Part Time)|date_of_establishment = 6th May 2019|languages = *{{English}} (Official) | |||
* {{Spanish}} (Official) | * {{Spanish}} (Official) | ||
*{{French}} (Lingua Franca) | *{{French}} (Lingua Franca) | ||
*{{German}} (Lingua Franca) |owner = [[File:abzorbaloff.png|20px]] [[Abzorbaloff]] (Mayor)|chunks = | *{{German}} (Lingua Franca) |owner = [[File:abzorbaloff.png|20px]] [[Abzorbaloff]] (Mayor)|chunks = 33|continent = North America|militia = Greenland Army|title1 = The City of Narvik | ||
{{Eras |Crepuscular|flooding}}|image1 = Narvik 3.09.19.png|caption1 = Territory of Narvik City, as of September 3rd, 2019}} | {{Eras |Crepuscular|flooding|crowded|stabilization|turmoil}}|image1 = Narvik 3.09.19.png|caption1 = Territory of Narvik City, as of September 3rd, 2019}} | ||
'''The City of''' '''Narvik '''or''' La Ciudad de Narvik,''' more commonly known as '''Narvik '''is the oldest and second biggest city in [[Godthab]]. Having been formed on the 6th of May, 2019, Narvik is now the second oldest inhabited settlement in Greenland after [[Nuuk]]. | |||
The City was formed under the totalitarian rule of the leader, Abzorbaloff. was formed in the Crepuscular Era, Narvik soon grew with the construction of the Narvik Seat of Government. | |||
As of September 2019, the city limits of Narvik have been expanded to the nearby '''Lofoten Islands''' where a holiday-beach resort will start construction soon, in the '''Provence''' district. | |||
Narvik is twinned with [[Tasiilaq|Tasiilaq, Godthab]]. | |||
== Etymology == | |||
The name '''<nowiki/>'Narvik', 'Provence' '''and the '''<nowiki/>'Lofoten Islands' '''all originate from maps in Battlefield V from the Tides of War Chapter 1: Overture and Chapter 4: Defying the Odds respectively. | |||
All three names are from real-life places located around North-West Norway, with Provence being named after the region of France located along the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
The City of Narvik was founded on May 6th, 2019 by Abzorbaloff as '''Jezza''', in a former nation called '''Kalaallit'''. Originally, the city was claimed by another user under a previous name but was sold and reclaimed by Abzorbaloff. | The City of Narvik was founded on May 6th, 2019 by Abzorbaloff as '''Jezza''', in a former nation called '''Kalaallit'''. Originally, the city was claimed by another user under a previous name but was sold and reclaimed by Abzorbaloff.[[File:Narvik_coat_of_arms.jpg|thumb|left|117px|Narvik's Coat of Arms]]Gradually the city grew being built by both Abzorbaloff and fellow player, SubToLeanify, although, due to inactivity Narvik ceased to exist. | ||
Months later in June 2019, Narvik was officially recreated and gradually grew (and surpassed) its original size. | Months later in June 2019, Narvik was officially recreated and gradually grew (and surpassed) its original size. | ||
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* Narvik Palace (under construction) | * Narvik Palace (under construction) | ||
* Narvik Ice Hockey Stadium (under construction) | * Narvik Ice Hockey Stadium (under construction) | ||
* The SkyView at Narvik (Glass View of Town) | |||
=== Background === | |||
The city is divided into 4 zones, each with their own purpose and individual needs. The Political zone, also known as '''White Square''', is home to the nation´s seat of government and is where the leader´s residence is located. | |||
The outskirts of Narvik feature the '''Port of Narvik''', a small port located to the south of White Square, which serves as a major port for the region of South East Greenland, with deliveries and supplies arriving daily. Along the Eastern and Northern edges of the city are the residential and commercial sectors where construction on housing and markets are expected to begin construction soon. | |||
== Notable People == | == Notable People == | ||
* Abzorbaloff (Mayor) | * Abzorbaloff (Mayor and Primary Builder) | ||
* Irrglaube ("Redstone Manager", Builder and miner) | |||
* SoreBurrito8740 | |||
* Sub2Leanify (former resident and miner) | * Sub2Leanify (former resident and miner) | ||
* Rasputin54 (Leader of Godthab) | * Rasputin54 (Leader of Godthab) | ||
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[[Category:North America]] | [[Category:North America]] | ||
[[Category:Greenland]] | [[Category:Greenland]] | ||
[[Category:Past Towns]] | |||