Bordertown

Bordertown (Õbii: Máslohúsplá) is a city in Greater Border Region in the west of Bayland. It lies near the border with Kwitzka. As of 2023 it had 127 049 residents. Part of the city lies on the river Macil, a tributary to the Opush river.
== Demographics ==
Bordertown is mostly English-speaking with significant Õbii-speaking and Kwnat-speaking minorities.
As of 2023, 66,6% of the population speaks English as their native language, 22,2% speak Õbii, 6,0% speak Kwnat, 0,7% speak Lustarnese, and 4,5% speak some other language as their native language.97,9% of the city's residents reported being able to hold a conversation in English, 56% in Õbii, and 9% in Kwnat.
Population Growth
Year	Population
1830	~7000
1860	~17 000
1890	~42 000
1900	48 213
1910	53 802
1920	60 357
1930	68 420
1940	75 247
1950	76 156
1960	82 654
1970	89 124
1980	95 403
1990	103 462
2000	110 789
2010	119 423
2020	125 843
2023	127 049
== History ==
Bordertown was founded in 1810, and was known by its Õbii name Weesanfaremplaa (modern Õbii: Vénenfaremplá). By 1830 it had grown to a population of 7000 people, which was large at the time, as Bayland had not yet industralized significantly.
It played an important role during the Bayland Independence War, supplying ammunition for the nearby frontlines. The town was never involved in any battles after it was captured by the Baylandese army, as the main frontlines were mostly to the west.
After the war, the town was renamed to Bordertown (Õbii: Maslahuesplaa) to reflect the new Kwitzka/Bayland border.
The city grew rapidly during the late 19th century and early 20th century due to the industrialization of Bayland. Many people moved to Bordertown from the surrounding rural areas. However, due to the increasing cost of manufacturing in Bayland, many factories shut down and Bordertown mostly shifted to the service sector.
== Districts ==
Bordertown is divided into 6 districts. The districts have no administrative purpose.
=== Bordertown City ===
Includes the old town of Bordertown, consisting mostly of buildings from the late 19th century. In this district are also newer developments from the early 20th century.
=== Maciltown ===
Mostly a light industrial area with warehouses located in the northwest. Housed significant industries between the 1880s and 1980s, but most have since been shut down. The river Macil flows through this district.
=== North Bordertown ===
A newer district, having been incorporated into the city in 1991, and being mostly undeveloped until around 1995. Nowadays the district has a large amount of modern architecture and houses a large part of the city's population.
=== Hemfield ===
Hemfield is a former small town which has been incorporated into the city of Bordertown around 1970. It is located on the eastern side of Bordertown and has many shops, serving as a second town center for Bordertown.
=== Haddington ===
Haddington is located in the southern part of Bordertown and is one of the older districts, with most developments being from the 1950s. It is also where most sport facilities in Bordertown are located.
=== Otley ===
Otley is a mostly suburban district, having been built in the 1980s. It consists mostly of single-family homes. There are also some large commercial areas and a shopping center in Otley. Otley is located in the southeast of Bordertown.
== Education ==
Bordertown has many schools, including Õbii-speaking and Kwnat-speaking schools. There are 21 primary schools, 15 high schools, 5 colleges, and 2 universities: the University of Bayland and the Greater Border Region University, which also offers Õbii-speaking education.
Bordertown is a significant education center for the region and has the only University of Bayland-campus in Greater Border Region.
== Transport ==
The city is well connected by both rail and road, as it lies on the East-West Mainline from the Kwitzkan border to Eastend, and the Borderside Line from Bleckmouth to Newcoast. The road connections include the E2 highway and multiple national roads and local roads.
Local transportation in the city is run by Transport in Bordertown (TiB) which is owned by the regional transportation authority. TiB operates several bus lines in the city. The city had a small tram network until 1962 when it was shut down and replaced with busses. In 2017 TiB announced a plan to build a tram network in Bordertown consisting of 2 lines, but this has not yet been approved.
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