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Founded at the beginning of the first millenium CE, Kensington is home to thirty million individuals, along with many vital political, economic, and social institutions.  When first founded by Roman explorers in 2 BCE, it was referred to as Novæ Londinivm, and served as the informal head of the Eurasian-city states, an alliance known as the ''Aseuropaeus League''.  After one hundred and forty four years of loose conglomeration, Novæ Londinivm noted its superiority, and invaded the entirety of Eurasia - it took centuries to push the Empire established by the Royal City back to its Metropolitan boundaries.  Up until 1745, the city's political importance waned in light of British Dominion, though its societal, cultural, and economic importance still remained strong.  During the War of Sovereignty, Kensington was restored as capital of Eurasia.
 
Founded at the beginning of the first millenium CE, Kensington is home to thirty million individuals, along with many vital political, economic, and social institutions.  When first founded by Roman explorers in 2 BCE, it was referred to as Novæ Londinivm, and served as the informal head of the Eurasian-city states, an alliance known as the ''Aseuropaeus League''.  After one hundred and forty four years of loose conglomeration, Novæ Londinivm noted its superiority, and invaded the entirety of Eurasia - it took centuries to push the Empire established by the Royal City back to its Metropolitan boundaries.  Up until 1745, the city's political importance waned in light of British Dominion, though its societal, cultural, and economic importance still remained strong.  During the War of Sovereignty, Kensington was restored as capital of Eurasia.
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Since 1745, Kensington has served as the focal point for many political and economic trends, and has also served as the forefront of technological development in Eurasia.
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==Geography==
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Kensington is located in the Home Country of Victoria, in the province of British Londinium.  Running through the city is Kensington Bay, which is connected to the Tiberius and Romulus rivers.  To the north lie the Montaigne Mountains, which stretch from the western coast to Lake Cæsar, near Kingston.  To the east are the famous Vernaccia Basin vineyards, which produce some of the finest wines in the nation.  The city is mainly built on flat grassland, though the northern area has been said to be hillier than San Francisco.
  
 
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Revision as of 19:55, 24 February 2007

City of Kensington
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Kensington's coat of arms
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Population
  - Metro
24,205,184
34,762,467
Home Country Victoria
Nation Eurasia
Area Code 001
Postal Code W10

The Royal City of Kensington is the capital and largest city of Eurasia. It lies 42 metres above sea level and has a population of 24 million (34 million when the metropolitan area is counted). It is an important economic, cultural and political center in the country and in the world, and is the home of the UK's government.

Background

Founded at the beginning of the first millenium CE, Kensington is home to thirty million individuals, along with many vital political, economic, and social institutions. When first founded by Roman explorers in 2 BCE, it was referred to as Novæ Londinivm, and served as the informal head of the Eurasian-city states, an alliance known as the Aseuropaeus League. After one hundred and forty four years of loose conglomeration, Novæ Londinivm noted its superiority, and invaded the entirety of Eurasia - it took centuries to push the Empire established by the Royal City back to its Metropolitan boundaries. Up until 1745, the city's political importance waned in light of British Dominion, though its societal, cultural, and economic importance still remained strong. During the War of Sovereignty, Kensington was restored as capital of Eurasia.

Since 1745, Kensington has served as the focal point for many political and economic trends, and has also served as the forefront of technological development in Eurasia.

Geography

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Kensington is located in the Home Country of Victoria, in the province of British Londinium. Running through the city is Kensington Bay, which is connected to the Tiberius and Romulus rivers. To the north lie the Montaigne Mountains, which stretch from the western coast to Lake Cæsar, near Kingston. To the east are the famous Vernaccia Basin vineyards, which produce some of the finest wines in the nation. The city is mainly built on flat grassland, though the northern area has been said to be hillier than San Francisco.