Karelja (Ka-Rel-Ja in Artesjan, Ka-Vel-Na in Fabi)
City of Roses
Karelja
Karelja is the capital of Artemisia, standing at 78 million inhabitants the city is the second-largest in the world. With seven districts and the middle being the walled castle holding the nobles not running a province, the names of the provinces are the following: Necitra, Hara, Gemnera, Taumouta, Alphmatu, Manfrea and Artmesa. The province of Necitra holds the largest hospital in the country, it also has the most citizens. Hara has the diplomatic office of Artemisia where all the delegations visiting Artemisia live, it also has the Artemisia history museum that documents the entire history of the known world. Gemnara is the religious centre of the city even being named after Geminism, the grand synagogue stands in this province just like the geminism defence base where all of the crusaders of geminism convene. Taumouta is mainly a military center having Knights guard HQ and the Artemisia tactical strike force base, Taumouta also hold the least amount of citizens of the city. Alphmatu is the commercial hub having the nearest airport about fifteen miles away being Artemis international airport, the Seojun national bank is also located here. Manfrea is the industrial center of the city having the largest train staion and harbour in the country. Artmesa holds the grand hall of Artemisia, the castle the holds the current upper-hierophant. The knights guard will always report once they have picked up their equipment in Taumouta, this province is also walled for protection of the castle. Artemis international airport lies nearby being the biggest airport in the country, Swedenhatius is also close only being about 179 kilometres away.Demographics
Taumouta holds a large amount of Fedrian inhabitants, Alphmatu has a very mixed amount of ethnicities with the largest part being Nomadians, then Fabians and the Ouakalia.
Government
The upper-hierophant rules over both the capital and the province that holds it, just like a baron or count would. The taxation rate is 25% of the citizens income, there is a law that there must be at least a tonne of plantlife within each tenth squaremile. Citizen are forbidden from entering the eastern part of Taumouta for military reasons,
Defences
Taumouta is the main defense center of the city, having access to both the land, sea and air the military ensures that the citizens can sleep well at night knowing the they are protected by the worlds second largest army. A wall also makes the center province much easier to protect, the walls being almost four metres high also keeps any intruders from even trying. Watchtowers and checkpoints also regulate the people from coming in to many times in a short time.
Industry & Trade
Karelja mainly generates income by tourism, though the lumber industry follows closely behind. Manfrea and Alphmatu are the main money makers, Manfrea being the industrial centre this district mainly exports military hardware, canned goods and various types of literature. Alphmatu has the harbour where most of the trade happens, the airport also helps via. tourism.
Infrastructure
A massive freeway runs through the city, a massive sewer was built by God-King Seowon the second and still stands to this very day.
The Platinum bridge runs over one of the canals of city being the largest suspension bridge, the great canal also runs through the city and ends in Taumouta granting the military a way to test out naval vessels. the harbour also lies on both sides of the canal. The highway system of Artemisia centres in Karelja, branching out into the rest of the country.
Assets
Alphmatu holds the largest amount of banks and shops, for example, an Artemisia merchandise store actually exists in the province selling things such as small statues of the gods, collectable flags, magazines, board games and more. The world market is also located in Alphmatu where items from all the corners of the world are sold by people looking for a look at the cultures.
Guilds and Factions
The cheesy-geminists mainly hold influence in the southern part of the city though, the two religions do still know where their place is and dont fight with eachother. Hara also has a building named "The national guild office" where the representatives of all the guilds gather to discuss new events or laws.
History
In -867 the city began construction,in -743 the construction finished. A good city location helped attract a lot of new people, the mountains helped by providing jobs through mining. In 15 AN the city reached 10 million citizens, Karelja was a primary bombing target under the great war and a lot of lives where lost due to bombing or debris.
Tourism
Tourism in Karelja is very common as the city is seen as safe and exciting to explore, the place with the most tourists, in general, is Alphmatu with its famous shops and hotels. The Artemisia merch store is a popular destination for tourists as it offers high-quality merchandise at mostly cheap prizes, the world market is also visited frequently by shoppers looking to sample trinkets and food from the cultures of the world.
The platinum bridge is a common landmark in the skyline of Karelja serving as an easy way to travel over the canal without getting on a boat, great views also included. The rose plaza is a large square located right outside of Artmesas walls, it is famous for being the most romantic part of the city.
Gemnara holds the ever-popular grand synagogue, with the Artemisian flag waving at the top of the very highest tower. This flag gets switched out every new day, only the left half of the synagogue is accessible to the public because the right is reserved for church business. Gemnara also has the grand theatre of Karelja where concerts take place at an almost daily basis,
Hara also attracts tourist because of the Grand Artemisian History Museum, a place where history ethusiasts come to behold the wide variety of exhibits. The National Gem museum also shows the wide range of valuable gemstones mined from the Gibruh and Wellie mountain ranges, the knight's guard also takes part in military parades from time to time. The Fabia collaboration exhibits the wonderful things that Fabia and Artemisia have done for each other.
Architecture
The architecture of Karelja is more modern towards the edges and gets more and more classical as you get closer towards the center, a lot of building and houses in the center are built with marble and other stones giving the center of the city a vibrant look compared to the relatively dull outside.
Geography
Karelja is located right next to the southern gold sea, the Wellie mountain range also ends here enabling mining. Fresh water is provided from the Salamon river that runs close to the city, the terrain around the city is mostly mad up of rolling hills and farmland.
The climate around the city is perfect for winemaking, boosting the local economy.
Natural Resources
The Wellie mountain range provides materials and valuables, it also provides stable jobs. The surrounding farmland gives corn and meat to the citizens of Karelja and the surrounding villages, sheep also provide wool and meat if necessary.
The cheesian peach tree also gives crispy and sweet peaches for those who wait for it to mature, it also gives a vibrant pink colour in the springtime.
Founding Date
-867
Alternative Name(s)
The Capital
Type
Capital
Population
78 million citizens
Related Ethnicities
Inhabitant Demonym
Cheesian
Included Locations
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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