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[[Gasarian language|Gasarian]], the [[languages of Gasaria|national language]], and [[Common language|Common]], including [[Gaso-Common]], are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in [[Neighbourhoods of Sashaslav|various neighbourhoods]]. Crime and safety remains a significant issue in several areas of the city. | [[Gasarian language|Gasarian]], the [[languages of Gasaria|national language]], and [[Common language|Common]], including [[Gaso-Common]], are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in [[Neighbourhoods of Sashaslav|various neighbourhoods]]. Crime and safety remains a significant issue in several areas of the city. | ||
==History== | |||
The area of Sashaslav is estimated to have been continuously inhabited since the 4th century C. Sashaslav was officially established in 1192 in the [[Kingdom of Gasaria]]. | |||
During the [[Eastern War]], the [[Battle of Sashaslav]] was won by the [[Federate movement]] who established the [[State of Gasaria]] to be part of the [[First Federate Union]]. The city went on to become one of the most populous and important cities of the federation. | |||
The city opened its [[Sashaslav Subway|subway]] in 1930. | |||
Ever since the [[Visit of 1954]] and the onset of the [[Slowdown]], Sashaslav experienced massive waves of immigration. | |||
Sashaslav was the epicentre of the [[Popular Uprisings]] in Gasaria, becoming the capital of an independent [[Gasaria]] in 1968. | |||
During the [[Federate-Gasarian War]], the [[Siege of Sashaslav]] lasted from 1976 to 1978. Gasaria's victory cemented the second phase of the war. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
The greater urban area of Sashaslav has an estimated population of 3.5 million, about half of Gasaria's population. [[Gasarian language|Gasarian]] is the primary language of the city; [[Common language|Common]] and its [[Gaso-Common|veneculars]] are spoken as a {{wp|lingua franca}} between ethnic groups. [[Tasian language|Tasian]], [[Olegrian language|Olegrian]], [[Molri language|Molri]], [[Novdon language|Novdon]], [[Ardelan language|Ardelan]], [[Khersian language|Khersian]], and [[Calay]] are reported to be spoken. | The greater urban area of Sashaslav has an estimated population of 3.5 million, about half of Gasaria's population. [[Gasarian language|Gasarian]] is the primary language of the city; [[Common language|Common]] and its [[Gaso-Common|veneculars]] are spoken as a {{wp|lingua franca}} between ethnic groups. [[Tasian language|Tasian]], [[Olegrian language|Olegrian]], [[Molri language|Molri]], [[Novdon language|Novdon]], [[Ardelan language|Ardelan]], [[Khersian language|Khersian]], and [[Calay]] are reported to be spoken. | ||
==Cityscape== | |||
Sashaslav is predominately {{wp|urban}} with a high population density. Its neighbourhoods are highly diverse in development and economic prosperity with various affluent and slum areas. [[Sashaslav City]] is the city's primary {{wp|central business district}} with many [[post-Slowdown architecture|post-Slowdown]] {{wp|skyscrapers}}. [[Pre-Slowdown architecture]] is prevalent in many of the city's historical districts, including [[Old Sashaslav]]. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Revision as of 00:16, 23 May 2024
Sashaslav
Сашаслав | |
|---|---|
| Country | Gasaria |
| Province | Sasha |
| Population | |
| • Urban | 2,924,293 |
| • Metro | 3,500,000+ |
| Demonym | Sashaslavite |
Sashaslav (Gasarian: Сашаслав) is the capital and most populous city of Gasaria. With an official estimated population of 2,924,293, Sashaslav is the second-largest city in the Eastern realms behind Moldoss and the eighth-largest in the whole Wider Realms. An additional 500,000 reside in the city's surrounding area. A global city, Sashaslav is an important cultural and financial centre and is recognized as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The political centre of Gasaria, Sashaslav is home to the State Congress.
The city is situated in the Vlad Valley by the Gasal River, in the inland of the country with a humid continental climate. It is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub of the South-East. The Sashaslav Subway, opened in 1930, is one of the busiest metro systems in the Eastern realms.
Gasarian, the national language, and Common, including Gaso-Common, are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in various neighbourhoods. Crime and safety remains a significant issue in several areas of the city.
History
The area of Sashaslav is estimated to have been continuously inhabited since the 4th century C. Sashaslav was officially established in 1192 in the Kingdom of Gasaria.
During the Eastern War, the Battle of Sashaslav was won by the Federate movement who established the State of Gasaria to be part of the First Federate Union. The city went on to become one of the most populous and important cities of the federation.
The city opened its subway in 1930.
Ever since the Visit of 1954 and the onset of the Slowdown, Sashaslav experienced massive waves of immigration.
Sashaslav was the epicentre of the Popular Uprisings in Gasaria, becoming the capital of an independent Gasaria in 1968.
During the Federate-Gasarian War, the Siege of Sashaslav lasted from 1976 to 1978. Gasaria's victory cemented the second phase of the war.
Demographics
The greater urban area of Sashaslav has an estimated population of 3.5 million, about half of Gasaria's population. Gasarian is the primary language of the city; Common and its veneculars are spoken as a lingua franca between ethnic groups. Tasian, Olegrian, Molri, Novdon, Ardelan, Khersian, and Calay are reported to be spoken.
Cityscape
Sashaslav is predominately urban with a high population density. Its neighbourhoods are highly diverse in development and economic prosperity with various affluent and slum areas. Sashaslav City is the city's primary central business district with many post-Slowdown skyscrapers. Pre-Slowdown architecture is prevalent in many of the city's historical districts, including Old Sashaslav.
Education
Sashaslav University is the oldest university in Gasaria. The Sashaslav School Council is the governing school board.
Transportation
Sashaslav is an important transportation hub for road, rail and air networks the South East, and is connected to the Water by the Gasal River indirectly from the Port of Olograd downstream.
The city is connected to the national Avtostrada highway system. Public transit, including the Sashaslav Subway, is maintained by the Sashaslav Transit Authority.