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==History== | ==History== |
Latest revision as of 02:56, 21 February 2008
MAP COMING SOON Location in PopularFreedom | |
Political division | Athens Region |
Population - Metropolitan (January 1, 2005) |
3,700,000 approx. |
Time zone | UPT +3 |
Athens is the capital of the Athens Region, in central PopularFreedom. It is a relatively large city in terms of land area and it is located on the northern shore of Gideon Lake.
History
Athens was first settled in 1903 as a trading post along the main rail line between Locke Harbour and Loyalty Bay. It quickly grew as a settlement for traders and over time became one of the chief rail depots in the nation of PopularFreedom.
Political Divisions
The city of Athens is the capital of the Athens Region of PopularFreedom.
Sports
Club | Sport | Founded | League | Venue | Logo |
Athens Black Cougars | Football | 2005 | PopularFreedom Football League | Invasion Stadium | |
Athens Invaders | Rugby | 1983 | PopularFreedom Rugby League | Invasion Stadium | |
Athens Red Wings | Hockey | 1956 | PopularFreedom Hockey League | Foundersview Arena |