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| − | Cité-Belle is notable mainly for its '''Museum of National Art''', which seeks to encompass every aspect of Ariddian art, and has a large section dedicated to pre-colonial [[Wymgani]] art. | + | Cité-Belle, capital of colonial Ariddia from [[History_of_Ariddia#The_colonial_era|1705]] to [[History_of_Ariddia#1810:_a_sovereign_republic|1810]], is notable mainly for its '''Museum of National Art''', which seeks to encompass every aspect of Ariddian art, and has a large section dedicated to pre-colonial [[Wymgani]] art. |
Also worthy of note is the '''Grapefruit Museum''', which explains the many varieties of grapefruit-derived food products and beverages which Ariddia famously produces. | Also worthy of note is the '''Grapefruit Museum''', which explains the many varieties of grapefruit-derived food products and beverages which Ariddia famously produces. | ||
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Cité-Belle has two universities, numerous libraries and bookshops, and a campus of the [[Third World Open University]], established as per Ariddia's pledge as a signatory of the [[Developing_Nations_Summit#Matebian_Declaration|Matebian Declaration]]. | Cité-Belle has two universities, numerous libraries and bookshops, and a campus of the [[Third World Open University]], established as per Ariddia's pledge as a signatory of the [[Developing_Nations_Summit#Matebian_Declaration|Matebian Declaration]]. | ||
| − | The city is also home to the Cité-Belle Football Club, whose most famous player | + | The city is also home to the Cité-Belle Football Club, whose most famous player was former national team goalkeeper [[Sandrine Leduc]]. |
Outside the city is the airport Cité-Belle International (CBE). Like most of Ariddia's six international airports (with the exception of Rêvane International Airport), it is a rather small, basic building. | Outside the city is the airport Cité-Belle International (CBE). Like most of Ariddia's six international airports (with the exception of Rêvane International Airport), it is a rather small, basic building. | ||
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Cité-Belle, capital of colonial Ariddia from 1705 to 1810, is notable mainly for its Museum of National Art, which seeks to encompass every aspect of Ariddian art, and has a large section dedicated to pre-colonial Wymgani art.
Also worthy of note is the Grapefruit Museum, which explains the many varieties of grapefruit-derived food products and beverages which Ariddia famously produces.
Cité-Belle has two universities, numerous libraries and bookshops, and a campus of the Third World Open University, established as per Ariddia's pledge as a signatory of the Matebian Declaration.
The city is also home to the Cité-Belle Football Club, whose most famous player was former national team goalkeeper Sandrine Leduc.
Outside the city is the airport Cité-Belle International (CBE). Like most of Ariddia's six international airports (with the exception of Rêvane International Airport), it is a rather small, basic building.
| Ariddian cities |
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| Capital cities of the Ariddian Isles: Aqeyr | Nouvel Espoir | Rêvane |
| Other cities: Cité-Belle | Espérence | Haven | New Hope | Wavecrest |
| See the map of Ariddia for the location of these cities. |
