Port Spitz

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Port Spitz
Nation: Antrium
Function: Transportation
Population: 1,600,000
Mayor: Préàno Rîvàrentrû

Port Spitz is one of the largest cities in Antrium. It is a major transportation center, with aircraft, ferries, and bus traffic. It is located in northern Norato, in northwestern Antrium. It is a popular vacation place for Antrians, because of its location on Lake Spitz.

History

Geography

Port Spitz is located in a low valley area around Lake Spitz, in northwestern Antrium. It is mostly surrounded by the Granvéo Mountains, the largest mountain range in Antrium.

Attractions

  • Lake Spitz
  • The Norato Museum of Natural History
  • Abàlto Avenue (a famous high-end shopping area popular with Antrian celebrities)
  • Şevàl M. Kwitel Memorial Planetarium
  • Numerous upscale hotels and resorts

Industry

The largest industry in Port Spitz is transportation. Tourism is also a large source of revenue for the city, but not as much as transportation. Port Spitz is home to the headquarters of many airline, ferry, and bus travel services, such as United Northern Ferries and White Hare Bus Lines.

Transportation

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Since the major industry of the Port Spitz area is transportation, Port Spitz is known for having the best transportation services in the nation. It is home to two NHS highways, AN1 and AN8. It is also home to many ferries that travel Lake Spitz and the nearby Monvelàro and Twistingtail rivers. White Hare Bus Lines provides a city bus service that has many stops throughout the town and its suburbs. Some city planners are discussing the construction of a subway system in the downtown area, but nothing has been finalized at this time.

Port Spitz is also home to the Port Spitz International Airport (PSP) which offers flights to destinations throughout Antrium and the International Democratic Union.

Educational Facilities

  • The University of Norato
  • Grontàl College of Business
  • Port Spitz Community College
  • Lésankîn University Outreach Medical College

Sports and Entertainment

  • Étondrû Teméo Stadium
  • Lakeside Theatres

Sister Cities

Port Spitz has two sister cities from nations in the International Democratic Union, and is looking to create more connections.