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The [[Flanúr Flatland]] constitutes much of the eastern portion of the territory, whereas the western half is composed of hills. The highest point in the canton is Mount Takal, at about 1295 m (4249 ft) above sea level. | The [[Flanúr Flatland]] constitutes much of the eastern portion of the territory, whereas the western half is composed of hills. The highest point in the canton is Mount Takal, at about 1295 m (4249 ft) above sea level. | ||
Takalim is in | Takalim is in Radina, the biggest of the islands constituting Kalșeri, which has an {{W|oceanic climate}}. Temperatures range within {{convert|0|C|F}} and {{convert|7|C|F}} in the winter, and between {{convert|18|C|F}} and {{convert|25|C|F}} in the summer. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Demography== | ==Demography== | ||
===Major cities=== | ===Major cities=== | ||
Of the | Of the 5,514,632 people living in Takalim in 2019, 52.7% live in the ten largest cities in terms of population. | ||
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Takalim is home to four hockey teams playing in the [[Kalșerian Ice Hockey Championship|KIHC]]: the [[Lennoxton Phantoms]], the [[Murphyville Demons]], the [[Siena Legion]] and the [[Folkestone Bucks]]. | Takalim is home to four hockey teams playing in the [[Kalșerian Ice Hockey Championship|KIHC]]: the [[Lennoxton Phantoms]], the [[Murphyville Demons]], the [[Siena Legion]] and the [[Folkestone Bucks]]. | ||
Important association football clubs include [[Olympia Takalim FC]], the club with the second-highest number of titles in the country (ten since 1956), [[Lennoxton Eagles F.C.|Lennoxton Eagles]] and [[Folkestone City F.C.]]; other clubs include the [[All-Kalșerian Sports Club]], [[Uptown Lex FC|Uptown Lex]] and [[Murphyville Town FC|Murphyville Town]]. | |||
{{W|Baseball}}, played in the [[All-Kalșerian Baseball League]], is the third-most followed sports in Takalim, which is home to three teams: the [[Folkestone Lynxes]], the [[Lennoxton Royals]] and the [[Takalim Mountaineers]]. | {{W|Baseball}}, played in the [[All-Kalșerian Baseball League]], is the third-most followed sports in Takalim, which is home to three teams: the [[Folkestone Lynxes]], the [[Lennoxton Royals]] and the [[Takalim Mountaineers]]. | ||
===Media=== | ===Media=== | ||
[[ | [[McMartin Corp.]], which owns the [[Kalșerian Broadcasting Company|KBC]], ''[[Golden Sun (newspaper)|Golden Sun]]'', the ''[[Lennoxton Gazette]]'' and other newspapers, is headquartered in Lennoxton. | ||
The five main newspapers operating in the canton are the ''[[Lennoxton Inquirer]]'', the '' | The five main newspapers operating in the canton are the ''[[Lennoxton Inquirer]]'', the ''Lennoxton Gazette'', ''The Lagoceanian'', ''[[The Siena Courier]]'' and ''[[The Murphyville Bugle]]''. | ||
Local television and radio networks [[Mount Takal Rediffusion]], [[TakalArka]] and [[Montacale TV]] are members of the [[Union of Regional Broadcasters]] (URB/FANG). | |||
Lennoxton is also seen as the "Capital of Kalșerian animation", as important animation studios are headquartered in the city and its immediate surroundings, such as the [[Walt Burgess Animation Group]]. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
=== | Takalim is the canton with the [[List of Kalșerian cantons by GDP|highest GDP]] in the country, constituting about 23% of the Kalșerian {{W|Gross domestic product|GDP}}. | ||
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Lennoxton is the second-largest economic center of Kalșeri, behind [[Evalria]]. | |||
===Agriculture and food=== | |||
Takalim is the leading producer of {{W|chicory}} and {{W|artichoke}}s in the country. Other fruit and vegetables grown in the canton include apples, carrots, celery, onions and pears. | |||
The mid-Takalim hill range is home to a consistent production of mushrooms, beef and dairy products made from cows and goats. | |||
[[Tașa Vonhal]], the most consumed locally-produced beer in Kalșeri, is headquartered in [[Ellie, Takalim|Ellie]]. | |||
===Manufacture=== | |||
Iron and steel has historically been the dominating type of manufacture by amount produced, and the [[Takalese Iron and Steel Corporation]] (TISCo) is the largest company in the Takalese iron and steel industry. Starting from the 1980s, however, this industry, like others, has suffered the consequences of {{W|deindustrialization}}. [[Russo Tubes]] and [[William Kellerhoff & Sons]] are among the biggest companies that have made heavy use of iron and steel made in Takalim. | |||
Takalim is the leading producer of {{W|ceramic}} in the country; much of the output is produced by [[Takalese Ceramics Corporation]] (TaCeCo). | |||
Limestone mining constitutes an important part of the Takalese economy. The largest quarry by extraction is the [[Bluemel County Quarry]]. | |||
Other important companies include [[VentLux]], which is the largest producer of lightbulbs and public illumination, and [[Xenya Brands]], an important brand of casual clothing. | |||
===Retail=== | |||
[[Knirsch Supermarkets]], based in [[Dodge City, Takalim|Dodge City]], is one of the largest {{W|supermarket}} chains in Kalșeri. | |||
[[EgiPoint]] is the largest operator of {{W|rest area}}s on the [[Kalșerian Highway Network]]; it is present in all fourteen cantons, and is estimated to operate more than 60% of all rest areas on the Network as of 2022. | |||
[[Southampton, Takalim|Southampton]]-based [[HyperHal Wholesale]] is the biggest chain of membership-only wholesale retail stores ({{W|warehouse club}}s). | |||
Founded in 1975 by [[Robert Friedman]], [[Handy Bob's Hardware Stores]] has grown to become the largest hardware store chain in Kalșeri. Its largest store is in [[Siena, Takalim|Siena]]. | |||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Takalim is renowned for its Eastern beaches and summer resorts, namely the; which have developed an economic rivalry with the [[Kalúen|Kaluonan]] beaches. Seasonal theme parks, the biggest of which is [[O'Leary Fun Kingdom]]. | |||
The mid-Takalim hill range is another popular tourist destination, and towns like [[Heinzville, Takalim|Heinzville]], [[Florence, Takalim|Florence]], Ellie and [[Modena, Takalim|Modena]] serve as hubs for various tours within the territory. Heinzville also serves as the headquarters for [[Kalșeri's Most Beautiful Villages]], an association that aims to promote tourism in small villages. | |||
The [[Takalim Atlantic Raceway]] in [[Johnstown, Takalim]] and the [[Mid-Kalșeri National Autodrome]] in [[Albertson, Takalim]] are also among Takalim's most visited sites, as they are home to two [[Kalșerian Lawn Mower Racing Association|KALMORA]] Ryes. | |||
===Technology=== | ===Technology=== | ||
=== | The first major technology company to be founded in Takalim was [[Esbjerg Semiconductors]] in 1973, in [[Jim's Hill, Takalim|Jim's Hill]]; the electronics and information technology industry has been steadily growing since then. Other major companies include satellite TV provider [[Telit]] and projector and electronic billboard manufacturer [[Randell]]. | ||
A number of software developers, such as [[KibiSword]], [[Servhal]], [[Zing (internet provider)|Zing]] and [[MagoBit]], are based in the canton. Game development, led by [[Farrago Games]] and [[GDY Games]], is another important sector of the industry. | |||
Founded in 1997, [[findseri]] has established itself as the largest real estate price comparison website in the Kalșerian market. | |||
===Financial services=== | |||
Some [[Evalria Stock Exchange|EvSE]] companies operating in the financial sector are based in Lennoxton and its metropolitan area, such as the [[Bank of Takalim]] and [[Stenhauser Insurance]]. | |||
==Infrastructure and transportation== | ==Infrastructure and transportation== | ||
===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
Nuclear and hydroelectric constitute the two major power sources for the canton and, by extention, for the country. | |||
Nuclear energy is produced by the [[Takalim and Lág Energy Corporation]], headquartered in [[Howardsville, Takalim|Howardsville]]; the Corporation runs the [[Medici County Power Plant]]. | |||
The [[North Takalim Energy Company]] runs all three hydroelectric power plants within the canton: [[Lewitzer County, Takalim|Lewitzer County]], [[Bushrod, Takalim|Bushrod]] and [[Santiago, Takalim|Santiago]]. | |||
===Roads=== | ===Roads=== | ||
Takalim is served by [[Kalșerian Highway 1|Highway 1]], [[Kalșerian Highway 3|Highway 3]] and [[Kalșerian Highway 8|Highway 8]]. [[Kalșerian Highway 2|Highway 15]], a branch of Highway 1, constitutes half of the ring around Lennoxton. | Takalim is served by [[Kalșerian Highway 1|Highway 1]], [[Kalșerian Highway 3|Highway 3]] and [[Kalșerian Highway 8|Highway 8]]. [[Kalșerian Highway 2|Highway 15]], a branch of Highway 1, constitutes half of the ring around Lennoxton. | ||
The Takalim Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of all non-federal roads in the canton, along with the individual counties, such as the [[Takalim Highway Network]] (THN). | The Takalim Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of all non-federal roads in the canton, along with the individual counties, such as the [[Takalim Highway Network]] (THN). | ||
[[Goldenhawk Buses]], the biggest operator of {{W|intercity bus service}}s in the country, is headquartered in Lennoxton. It operates an April—September seasonal shuttle service that links cities in Takalim, Evalria, southeastern [[Lág]] and southern [[New Kerry]] to the main seaside resorts in the Takalese eastern coast. | |||
===Railways=== | ===Railways=== | ||