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'''Franclinton-on-Sea''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|æ|ŋ|k|l|ɪ|n|t|ə|n}} {{respell|FRANG|klin|tən}}), officially the '''City of Franclinton-on-Sea''' and often simply referred to as '''Franclinton''', is the [[List of capital cities in Insulamia|provincial capital]] of the [[Provinces of Insulamia|province]] of [[Henria]]. It is the [[List of cities in Insulamia|largest city]] in Henria, and the second-largest city in [[Insulamia]], with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last {{wp|census}} in [[2020 census of Insulamia|2020]]. It was the ''{{wp|de jure}}'' {{wp|capital city}} of Insulamia from [[Federation of Insulamia|Federation]] until 2021, when this title was transferred to [[Whitecastle]]. However, as the transition process between the cities is still ongoing, Franclinton is still viewed as the ''{{wp|de facto}}'' capital city of the nation, hosting most of the nation's {{wp|Diplomatic mission|diplomatic embassies}} and many [[Federal government of Insulamia|federal government]] buildings. Franclinton is located in the [[Counties of Insulamia|shire]] of [[Franclintonshire]] in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the [[Channel of Glass]]. Residents of the city are officially called "Franclintonians", however, the colloquial name of "Franclintonite" is more commonly used.
'''Franclinton-on-Sea''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|æ|ŋ|k|l|ɪ|n|t|ə|n}} {{respell|FRANG|klin|tən}}), officially the '''City of Franclinton-on-Sea''' and often simply referred to as '''Franclinton''', is the [[List of capital cities in Insulamia|provincial capital]] of the [[Provinces of Insulamia|province]] of [[Henria]]. It is the [[List of cities in Insulamia|largest city]] in Henria, the second-largest city in [[Insulamia]], and the {{wp|List of North American cities by population|eleventh-largest in North America}}, with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last {{wp|census}} in [[2020 census of Insulamia|2020]]. Franclinton is located in the [[Counties of Insulamia|shire]] of [[Franclintonshire]] in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the [[Channel of Glass]]. Residents of the city are officially called "Franclintonians", however, the colloquial demonym "Franclintonite" is more commonly used.


Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by {{wp|Arctic peoples}} since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. Since the 13th century, the {{wp|Inuit}} peoples of Insulamia have inhabited the region. {{wp|John Cabot}}'s third and final voyage in 1498 for {{wp|Kingdom of England|England}} was the first European voyage to arrive in the Channel of Glass area, where they found precious metals such as {{wp|gold}} and {{wp|silver}}. Subsequently, England would begin sending merchants to trade with the [[Indigenous Insulamians|indigenous peoples]] to obtain these metals, and they eventually settled a permanent colony, [[Colony of Henria|Henria]], in the region. The [[Premiervoyage]] captained by [[Francis Clinton]] was the first voyage to bring English settlers to the colony, landing on 23 February 1507. In the [[Whitecastle Conference]], Franclinton was chosen to be the capital of the newly-formed Commonwealth of Insulamia, however, the title was transferred to Whitecastle in 2021, with the transition process still ongoing.
Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by {{wp|Arctic peoples}} since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. Since the 13th century, the {{wp|Inuit}} peoples of the [[Miuts]] and the [[Anuans]] have inhabited the region. {{wp|John Cabot}}'s third and final voyage in 1498 for {{wp|Kingdom of England|England}} was the first European voyage to arrive in the Channel of Glass area, where they found precious metals such as {{wp|gold}} and {{wp|silver}}. Subsequently, England would begin sending merchants to trade with the [[Indigenous Insulamians|indigenous peoples]] to obtain these metals, and they eventually settled a permanent colony, [[Colony of Henria|Henria]], in the region. The [[Premiervoyage]] captained by [[Francis Clinton]] was the first voyage to bring English settlers to the colony, landing on 23 February 1507. In the [[Whitecastle Conference]] of 1888, Franclinton was chosen to be the capital of the newly-formed Commonwealth of Insulamia, and it held that role until the capital was moved to [[Whitecastle]] in 1951.


Franclinton is a {{wp|Multiculturalism|multicultural}} city, with 51% of its population being {{wp|Immigrant generations|first-or-second-generation}} immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the {{wp|most liveable cities}} in the world while also among the {{wp|Cost of living|cheapest cities}} to live in in the {{wp|developed world}}. The city is a centre for research, education, and {{wp|the arts}} in Insulamia, with strengths in {{wp|medicine}}, {{wp|theatre}}, and {{wp|music}}. It is home to the [[Riddlepark]], the home grounds of the [[Insulamia national football team]], and several of the world's leading universities, including the [[Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton]]. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the [[1969 World Expo]] and the {{wp|1986 Commonwealth Games}}, as well as hosting portions of the {{wp|1999 Rugby World Cup}} and the [[2018 FIFA World Cup (Insulamia)|2018 FIFA World Cup]].
Franclinton is a {{wp|Multiculturalism|multicultural}} city, with 51% of its population being {{wp|Immigrant generations|first-or-second-generation}} immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the {{wp|most liveable cities}} in the world while also among the {{wp|Cost of living|cheapest cities}} to live in in the {{wp|developed world}}. The city is a centre for research, education, and {{wp|the arts}} in Insulamia, with strengths in {{wp|medicine}}, {{wp|theatre}}, and {{wp|music}}. It is home to the [[Riddlepark]], the home grounds of the [[Insulamia national football team]], and several of the world's leading universities, including the [[Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton]]. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the [[1969 World Expo]] and the {{wp|1986 Commonwealth Games}}, as well as hosting portions of the {{wp|1999 Rugby World Cup}} and the [[2018 FIFA World Cup (Insulamia)|2018 FIFA World Cup]].

Revision as of 11:41, 5 March 2023

This article is about the provincial capital of Henria. For other uses, see Franclinton (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Franklinton.
Franclinton
Provincial capital and de facto federal capital
City of Franclinton-on-Sea
Flag of Franclinton
Flag
Nickname: 
Frankie
Motto(s): 
A forever joy
Porta aperitur ad novum mundum (Latin)
"The gate opens to the New World"
CountryInsulamia
ProvinceHenria
ShireFranclintonshire
SettledFebruary 23, 1507; 517 years ago (1507-02-23)
City declaredApril 19, 1603; 421 years ago (1603-04-19)
Named forFrancis Clinton
Government
 • TypeMayor–council system
 • MayorHans Goel (IND)
 • Deputy mayorKate Washington (IND)
Area
 • City745.98 km2 (288.02 sq mi)
 • Urban
1,756.67 km2 (678.25 sq mi)
 • Metro
3,013.49 km2 (1,163.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • City1,618,545 (2nd)
 • Estimate 
(2022)
1,779,024
 • Metro
2,019,265 (2nd)
 • Shire
2,082,193
Demonym(s)Franclintonian, Franclintonite, Frankie (colloquial)
Time zoneUTC−3 (IST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−2 (IDST)
Postal code span
1000-1200
International airportsFranclinton International Airport (FIA), Todd Love International Airport (TDL)
Rapid transitFranclinton Metro
Websitefranclinton.gov.ia

Franclinton-on-Sea (/ˈfræŋklɪntən/ FRANG-klin-tən), officially the City of Franclinton-on-Sea and often simply referred to as Franclinton, is the provincial capital of the province of Henria. It is the largest city in Henria, the second-largest city in Insulamia, and the eleventh-largest in North America, with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last census in 2020. Franclinton is located in the shire of Franclintonshire in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the Channel of Glass. Residents of the city are officially called "Franclintonians", however, the colloquial demonym "Franclintonite" is more commonly used.

Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by Arctic peoples since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. Since the 13th century, the Inuit peoples of the Miuts and the Anuans have inhabited the region. John Cabot's third and final voyage in 1498 for England was the first European voyage to arrive in the Channel of Glass area, where they found precious metals such as gold and silver. Subsequently, England would begin sending merchants to trade with the indigenous peoples to obtain these metals, and they eventually settled a permanent colony, Henria, in the region. The Premiervoyage captained by Francis Clinton was the first voyage to bring English settlers to the colony, landing on 23 February 1507. In the Whitecastle Conference of 1888, Franclinton was chosen to be the capital of the newly-formed Commonwealth of Insulamia, and it held that role until the capital was moved to Whitecastle in 1951.

Franclinton is a multicultural city, with 51% of its population being first-or-second-generation immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the most liveable cities in the world while also among the cheapest cities to live in in the developed world. The city is a centre for research, education, and the arts in Insulamia, with strengths in medicine, theatre, and music. It is home to the Riddlepark, the home grounds of the Insulamia national football team, and several of the world's leading universities, including the Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the 1969 World Expo and the 1986 Commonwealth Games, as well as hosting portions of the 1999 Rugby World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Name

Main article: Name of Franclinton

The name "Franclinton" comes from a portmanteau of the forename and surname of Captain Francis Clinton, who commanded the Premiervoyage to the Bay of Franclinton, carrying the colony's first European settlers. It was initially named "Henria", after King Henry VI, but this name would come to refer to the entire dominion, and, later, the province. The town was renamed in 1603 both to avoid confusion and to honour Francis Clinton.

History

Main article: History of Franclinton

Prehistory

The area around Franclinton, like other areas in Southern Insulamia, was inhabited by Arctic peoples since at least 1800 BC.

16th century to 18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

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