Krechenstadt

Krechenstadt is the Capital city of the People's Socialist Republic of Krechzianko.

It was founded during the dark ages, and during the feudal age, it became a bustling trade city on Krechzianko's southern coast. During the renaissance, Krechenstadt grew massively; it was used as a drop-off point for all the goods of Central and southern Krechzianko.

In 1834, the bourgeois took control of the loosely-connected city-states of the island (and united them as a federation) and it was immediately made into the capital. The city flourished during the first half of the 19th-century. Factories sprung up, making the city far more self-sufficient than it had previously been.

In 1848, the poor of Krechenstadt rose up against their leaders, and the revolution nearly succeeded. The national army, however, forced the rebels back and executed hundreds. The People became more enraged than ever, though.

In 1920, as the economic damage of WWI released itself upon krechzianko, the People finally decided to rebel. The puppet monarchy fled the country, and the bourgeois 'Council of Governors' were massacred. The army joined in the revolution, and the country was soon in civil war. However, after about 2 years of strife, the nation settled down, and Krechenstadt was safe.

FROM NSWIKI ARTICLE: KRECHZIANKO:

The city of Krechenstadt is the brain, heart, and several other vital organs of Krechzianko. Its huge population and overall size show just how integral it is to the country's survuval. The city is old, having been built in the 15th century. As time passed, it grew into a bustling metropolis and home of the national government.

The coast of the city is a beautiful area. Unlike most towns on the shore, which have dingy seaports and markets stinking of fish, Krechenstadt's coast is vibrant and exciting. The boardwalk stretches along the shore, full of nouveau clothing shops and stylish bars and cafes. Residents can walk along the road at night, and will be greeted by a huge, neon-lit paradise. On weekends and holidays, the coastal section is choked with Krechs having a good time. One landmark of note is the museum of East Pacific art and culture, which stretches over the harbor on stilts. The building id incredibly modern-lookimg, and can be ranked with the Guggenheim. The harbor has many ships, but most are cruise liners and small sailboats. The navy maintains a small squadron nearby for dfenseive purposes.

Moving past the boardwalk, we come upon the downtown district. This is truly the greatest part of the city. Even more active than the shore, Downtown is constantly filled with cars and pedestrians of all kinds. Small shops and cafes slowly give rise to huge skyscrapers and business centers. The downtown area is the center of foerign business in the country; the gov't tries to restrict business such as this, so one will be hard-pressed to find an overseas-based company here. The Main street is crawling with shops, restaurants, and eveything else imaginable. Along this street is the town square, a large roundabout. Within this section is a statue of Georgi Petrechna and a well-kept, albeit tiny, park. The activity here is nonstop. Some important landmarks include the gigantic Turoieska building, a skyscraper stretching up over 1,200 feet. Nearby is the University of Krechenstadt, a small island of quiet amidst the noise and activity of downtown.

Outside of the downtown area, the city becomes just a little quieter. The huge buildings turn to apartments and small houses. This section is still active, but pales when compared to what can be found to the east (downtown). As one moves further out, it can be seen that the homes are less and less luxurious. A slum area is located on the city's edge, but the Premier has tried to improve living conditions for the residents.

In the north of the city, we come upon the ethnic section. This is a strange place, full of intriguing sights and smells. The Greek, Romanian, and Jewish population reside here, and while there are no skyscrapers or corporate HQs, this part of town has a distinct flavor all its own. We see the Rabbis and Hassidic Jews walking down the street alongside Turkish shops and Albanian restaurants. Every nation of the Balkans has at least a small population here. there is also a relatively large German section nearby.