Centropolis
City of Centropolis
Tumy ub Kentrupuli (Fontasian) | |
|---|---|
City in the Kingdom of Fontasia | |
| Nicknames: Downtown, Centy, Paris of Assemblia, Paris of New England Micronationalism | |
| Motto: "Centrum nostrum" | |
| Micronation | Kingdom of Fontasia |
| Governorate | Governorate of Centropolis |
| Type | Centropolis-Isovo-Amsters Triad |
| Established | 2019 |
| Government | |
| • King | Conor I |
| Elevation | 130 m (420 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • City in the Kingdom of Fontasia | 4 (Centropolis Proper) |
| • Metro | 7 |
| Time zone | EST |
Centropolis is a major city in the Kingdom of Fontasia. Founded in 2019, it is the economic and tourist hub of the Assemblian Region, with major industries and parks located in the town. It is located within the extended Centropolis-Isovo-Amsters Triad metropolitan area.
Etymology
"Centropolis" literally means "center city" as it is the geographic center point of the Assemblian Region.
History
Pre-Assemblian History (????-2015)
The lands now currently within Centropolis were undeveloped swampland up until around AD 2006, when a shopping development was developed in the area, meant to act as an outdoor shopping mall.
Assemblian History (2015-2022)
Centropolis was never claimed by Assemblians until after the Fontasian conquest of Assemblia in Summer 2015. At that time there was no settlement demarcated on Assemblian maps, and was regularly assumed to be collectively known as part of the city of Amsters, another nearby settlement. It wasn't until around 2018 when maps began showing the names "Centrum" or "Brigham" in the relative vicinity of modern Centropolis, the name "Brigham" being named after one of the roads in the area.
It wasn't until 2020 when Centropolis was consistently mapped on official maps, becoming a major city in Fontasia. In 2021, the opening of the Centropolis Trading Post, a local supermarket in the area boosted the city's relevance in Assemblia, as it cemented it as the economic capital of the Assemblic nation, rivaling Fontum in relevance. The city became known as a tourist hotspot and a major area for the cultural scene of Assemblia. Several "gangs" began to populate the city as well, creating a still debated lucrative drug trade in the city, prompting the Assemblic Defense Forces and later the Fontasian Defense Forces to fight an undeclared guerilla war in the city.
Fontasian History (2022-????)
Under Fontasian rule, Centropolis remains an extremely strategic and important area in the Kingdom of Fontasia. During the Orkar Crisis of 2022, Fontasian troops momentarily occupied the city during the invasion of Buddian Centropolis.
Geography and Climate
Centropolis is notable for its low, flat terrain. Being surrounded by swampland, it acts almost as an island. Criss-crossed by roads, a railroad and buildings, the area is extremely developed. The temperature and climate remains consistent of that of all other Assemblian cities, with hot summers and frigid winters.
Recreation and Culture
Centropolis is by far the most popular tourist city north of Lewisport. Its strategic location, being where most major roads in Assemblia meet means it has easy access to almost any Fontasian mainland city. Being only a 15 minute bike ride east of Fontum, and an even shorter 5 minute bike ride east of Isovo, numbers of Fontasian adolescents and intelligentsia flock to the city. The major park in the city, Centropolitan Commons is a center for cultural exchange and recreation for the Fontasian youth. The town has several high-end bistros and restaurants that have became major points of interest and destination throughout Assemblia. The Centropolis Trading Post also is an easy employment center for unemployed youth. Centropolis, due to its diverse subculture is by far the most liberal city in mainland Fontasia.
Landmarks
Centropolis and the area surrounding the city have several major landmarks.
Locations within Centropolis Proper:
- Centropolis Trading Post- A local supermarket that employs many Fontasian citizens, the major economic center for Fontasia, contributing to most of the financing for the Fontasian economy.
- Union Street- The iconic main road that runs through Centropolis.
- Centropolis Commons- The central park of the city, centered in the downtown area of Centropolis.
- The Legation- A series of shops and businesses all located in one building that spans the eastern side of Centropolis Commons.
- Union Street Complex- An apartment building along Union Street across from Centropolis Commons.
- The Rotary- A roundabout that is at the geographic center of the Assemblian Region, with many shops surrounding it.