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| − | '''Megalopolis City''' is the present capital of the [[Oglethorpia|Bureaucratic States of Oglethorpia]]. It serves as the seat of government within Oglethorpia; the judicial, executive and | + | '''Megalopolis City''' is the present capital of the [[Oglethorpia|Bureaucratic States of Oglethorpia]]. It serves as the seat of government within Oglethorpia; the judicial, executive and legislative branches all operate in Megalopolis City. Also based within the capital are the [[Oglethorpian Association of Football]] and the [[Strategic Plains Alliance|Strategic Plains Alliance]] headquarters, as well as other national groups and organizations. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Megalopolis City was the second area inhabited of modern Oglethorpia. Settlers found it necessary to branch out from the settlement dubbed Oglethorpia, mostly due to its lack of arable land. Soon what came to be known as Megalopolis City quickly outpaced its fellow township in vitality and size. By the time the Oglethorpian constitution had been ratified Megalopolis City was the largest in the new nation, and thus the leading candidate to become the seat of government. | Megalopolis City was the second area inhabited of modern Oglethorpia. Settlers found it necessary to branch out from the settlement dubbed Oglethorpia, mostly due to its lack of arable land. Soon what came to be known as Megalopolis City quickly outpaced its fellow township in vitality and size. By the time the Oglethorpian constitution had been ratified Megalopolis City was the largest in the new nation, and thus the leading candidate to become the seat of government. | ||
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===Professional sports=== | ===Professional sports=== | ||
| − | Megalopolis City | + | Like the rest of the nation, the passion of Megalopolis City is football. One of only two cities to have three football clubs, [[HHS Whatsons]], [[Megalopolis City F.C.]] and [[SpVgg Stuttergart]] all make their home in Megalopolis City. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| − | Oglethorpia has long been funding education programs with much of its budget. Hence, | + | Oglethorpia has long been funding education programs with much of its budget. Hence, the Megalopolis City National Institute is a first rate undergraduate and graduate school as well as being the pride of the nation. |
[[Category:Oglethorpia]] | [[Category:Oglethorpia]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 24 January 2006
| Founded | 14th of January, 1565 |
| Function | Capital |
| Mayor | Jedward Ess |
| Area - Total |
6,573 km² |
| Population - Total - Density city proper |
103,768,000 15,787/km² |
Megalopolis City is the present capital of the Bureaucratic States of Oglethorpia. It serves as the seat of government within Oglethorpia; the judicial, executive and legislative branches all operate in Megalopolis City. Also based within the capital are the Oglethorpian Association of Football and the Strategic Plains Alliance headquarters, as well as other national groups and organizations.
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History
Megalopolis City was the second area inhabited of modern Oglethorpia. Settlers found it necessary to branch out from the settlement dubbed Oglethorpia, mostly due to its lack of arable land. Soon what came to be known as Megalopolis City quickly outpaced its fellow township in vitality and size. By the time the Oglethorpian constitution had been ratified Megalopolis City was the largest in the new nation, and thus the leading candidate to become the seat of government.
Over the years city planning has been standardized to a grid system, which has largely come into conflict with preservation societies concerned with keeping the existing historical road systems and maintaining buildings and sites of historical value. Even with these planning difficulties, the population of Megalopolis City has ballooned to over a billion citizens. More recently, efforts have been made to overhaul the city's aging el-train mass transit system.
Cultural features
Landmarks
With its formidible involvementment in Oglethorpian history, Megalopolis City is home to many historically significant sites and buildings.
- Megalopolis Plaza
- Oglethorpe Memorial Monolith
- Bureaucratic States Parliament Structure
- Presidential Place Of Residence
- AAN (Army, Air & Navy) Memorial Museum
The sites listed are all centered around the half circle of gardens and park areas dubbed Megalopolis Plaza.
Further, these orginizations have made their headquarters in Megalopolis City.
- Amalgamated Industries Inc.
- Bureaucratic Pulp Manufacturing Ltd.
- Strategic Plains Alliance
- Oglethorpian Association of Football
Finally, here are other notable landmarks within Megalopolis City that see constant use or are of special significance;
- Amalgamated Stadium
- Megalopolis City Central Maglev Station
- Central Metropolitan International Airport
Professional sports
Like the rest of the nation, the passion of Megalopolis City is football. One of only two cities to have three football clubs, HHS Whatsons, Megalopolis City F.C. and SpVgg Stuttergart all make their home in Megalopolis City.
Geography
Megalopolis City is located in the northwest of the Bureaucratic States, some hundred of miles south of the Glorious Kingdom of Swedeway and roughly the same distance from the sea.
Education
Oglethorpia has long been funding education programs with much of its budget. Hence, the Megalopolis City National Institute is a first rate undergraduate and graduate school as well as being the pride of the nation.
