Kudvante

Kudvante (Irjysian: [kudvɐnte]) is the capital of the Kudvante division of Maryaadah, and is the fifth most populous city of the country, being home to 74,419 people as of 2022. It is the center of the Kudvante metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in Maryaadah, spanning most of the Kudvante division.

It was founded in 1375 by Nutaderrami monks, and was most likely dedicated to Nutaderrami gods. The name of the city means "Abode of the Deities" in possibly old Irjysian. Kudvante was only resided by monks until civilians began to reside in the city in the late 16th century. It became the center of the anti-British resistance during the 1780s. Kudvante is home to several oil reserves in northern Maryaadah, making it one of the richest cities in the country.

Media
Kudvante Times is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Kudvante, with all other newspapers published in the city being in Irjysian. MRTB Radio Irjysia and Maryaadah Television System have regional stations for the city. It is also home to several private radio and television stations, such as ROCKvante 87.9 and Kudvante General Television. More than 89% of the population are connected to the internet.

Air
The Ghelawundhi Mingjha International Airport serves the Kudvante metropolitan area. The airport began operations in 1962 and is one of the major airports in Maryaadah. Currently, it is the sole airport in the country where flights from Tekeleb are operated.