New Amsterdam

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New Amsterdam
Nation: Laneria
Function: Largest city, de facto capital of the Commonwealth of Peoples
Population: 9,140,000
Leader: Mayor Ian Barr
New Amsterdam is the largest city in Laneria and one of the largest cities in the Commonwealth of Peoples. Although Madero Cabello is substantially more populous than New Amsterdam, it is also much larger geographically. With its 321 square miles (approximately 830 km²}, New Amsterdam is the most densely populated city in the Commonwealth.

New Amsterdam is an international center of business, fashion, medicine, culture and entertainment with a large collection of galleries, theaters, musuems, media outlets, corporations and financial markets. The city is also the de facto capital of the Commonwealth of Peoples, serving as the headquarters of the Commonwealth Commission and the Commonwealth General Assembly.

New Amsterdam is sometimes known as the "Untiring City" because it is perceived to be active at all hours. People from all over the world come to New Amsterdam for economic opportunity, culture and the cosmopolitan lifestyle. Although previously infamous for its crime, New Amsterdam is currently experiencing a record low rate of violent crime.