Sharikba

**Sharikba** is the largest city in Kosna, it is also well-known to be one of the most southernmost cities in all of Parania with its close convenience to Mecirhan and Jabala. Nicknames of the city are “*The Capital of the Golden Plain*” and “*Golden Plain City*” possibly due to the fact that the city is situated around chaparral and arid woodland. The city is the most prevalent in southern Parania after Narraros, Castilia and Barrera. The city, like many other southern Paranian cities, is a port city which is along the oceanic coast.

## Geography

The city is a definite city in southeastern Parania located on Kosna’s (south)east coast. The city is surrounded by chaparrals and vineyards like many other Southern Paranian cities and is a major port city for exports from different countries. The city is located on the same latitude as Marima City in Bayland in Nareemia, parts of northern Austin and Desert in Nareemia, North Sandona and Stagg, as well as parts of Xingshuan and Tamaya.

### Climate

The city is incredibly dry, being located on a literal desert and it’s proximity to the south. Warmest months are probably August and September with temperatures reaching a astonishing 39° C as a high with 32° C as a low. The coldest and wettest months are in December and January with 23° C as a low and 27° C as a high with absolute zero snowfall. Snow is virtually nonexistent in Sharikba and most of Kosna except for the mountains. The city sees only 20 days of rain and cloudy days and is mainly a very sunny and hot city.

## Culture

Sharikba is greeted by a large mix of foods and cuisine as well as being a hub for immigrants and tourists with different cultures to choose from. Every day or so, the streets are full of bustling fiestas and parades as well as different cultures ranging from pride festivals to religious holidays. The city is full of music, with many bands performing on the streets as well as many surfing activities are the beaches. The city is very cultural and very welcoming of everybody. The city is possibly the city with most people who are absolutely crazy about sports, the city is a major soccer hub.

The city is absolutely crazy about parties, at night you can hear the chants of people partying as well as music 24/7. This city is known to never sleep as there are always things to do no matter the time of day.

## Demographics

The city is very diverse and is the closest major city to most of Herethear, Gouba and the eastern coast of Pasia. The city has a prevalent Pasien population with 33.5% of the population stating they are of Pasien descent with majority being from Mecirhan, Kafaniyat, and Jabaila, the city of Aicha, located on the northern tier of Mecirhan, is located directly south of Sharikba and is quite convenient to Sharikba many call the two cities the Twin Kingdoms. 25.5% of the population are Kosnans, 18.0% is Kutwhean, 10.3% are British or Irish, 8.8% are other races, and 3.9% are two or more races. Around 64.2% of the population are apart of visible minority groups and 74.5% are other races than Kosnan. Many are attracted to the city due to common circumstances of sunlight per year, free healthcare, diversity in cultures and races and ranking #6 of the top 100 cities in the world to live in. In terms of religion, exact and confirmed percentages are not known but many believe 36.3% of the city is not religious, 57.7% of the city is Christian (Most are adherents of the Catholic or Protestant Church), and 6% are other religions which include Traditional Kutwhean Beliefs and Islam. Despite Pasiens being seen as very religious; over half of the Pasien population in Sharikba is either Christian or not religious. The city is 22.3% LGBTQIA+ making it the most LGBTQ city in the world, it is also one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world and the most gay-friendly in Parania with 87.7% of the city's population having positive reactions towards gay marriage and relationships, 6.88% have neutral reactions towards gay marriage and relationships, and 5.55% have negative reactions. The city is also among the most pro-choice (67.0%) cities in the world, but a third of the population (33.0%) still claims to be pro-life.