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'''Cordelia''', officially known as the ''Cordelia Federal District'' and unofficially as ''Sistine'', ''White Port'' or ''The Old Harbor'' is the capital [[List of cities in Meridon|city]] of [[Meridon]]. As of 31 June 2020, the city had an estimated population of 3,160,980 across its urban area. It is the oldest European-established settlement anywhere in Meridon. It covers an estimated TBD square kilometers of territory. Located astride the [[White River]] in the mid-east of [[Alexandria Territory]], it has traditionally been one of Meridon's highest-traffic ports and is considered one of the most significant commercial, financial, and cultural locations in Meridon and Osova as a whole.
'''Cordelia''', officially known as the ''Cordelia Federal District'', is the capital [[List of cities in Meridon|city]] of [[Meridon]]. As of 31 June 2020, the city had an estimated population of 3,160,980 across its urban area. It is the second-largest city in Meridon and [[Alexandria Territory]] behind [[Port Sistine]]. It covers an estimated TBD square kilometers of territory. Located astride the [[White River]] in the mid-east of [[Alexandria Territory]], it is one of the country's largest economic centers as well as the seat of many of its governmental and political institutions.  


Port Sistine was first founded by European settlers who landed on the island in early 1560 as the initial colonization of the Meridonian islands was conducted. Port Sistine was among the major city-states on Alexandria island prior to the formation of the [[First Union of Meridon| First Union]]. Port Sistine was an early center of democracy and elective process in Meridon, as guilds of merchants that dominated early city life often had competing interests. Port Sistine was the largest and wealthiest of the Meridonian citystates and traditionally maintained considerable naval powers. Large portions of the city were destroyed in the [[Nights of Fire]] in 1639. Port Sistine was one of the major receiving ports during the [[Great Displacement]], and was radically transformed by the massive influx of Anglian settlers. It alongside the other Alexandrian citystates renounced its sovereignty after the [[First Meridonian Civil War]], where it [[Siege of Port Sistine|successfully repelled]] an attempt to capture it by Sovereigntist forces. It was heavily damaged in a fire in 1882, and suffered sporadic bombing raids in the Second World War. Following the war, Port Sistine expanded massively and gained global significance. The city was established as a major metro area in 1961. It was damaged in a 1974 storm system, and was again during a 2003 flood.  
Cordelia was founded by Federal authority as the Federal District in 1760 as a compromise between factions belonging to city-states recently subjugated to a federalized authority in the wake of the [[Second Meridonian Civil War]]. The site was selected due to its centrality, large area for expansion, and location in an area not formerly controlled by any of the city-state governments. Originally intended as a smaller location for the meeting of government officials, the city's size grew along with the growing government until its establishment as a metropolitan area in 1840. Cordelia saw a population boom at the end of the Great War in Esvanovia, surpassing Alanstown and Cossetton to become the second largest city in Meridon by 1970. Authority over the city's municipal affairs was released by the Federal government in 1982, though sections of the city remain under direct authority of the Federal government.  


Since 1961, the Port Sistine Metro Government has administered over the city's tbd number of districts. Port Sistine hosts Meridon's largest stock exchange, the [[Sistine Stock Exchange]], and is home to 34 of Meridon's 100 largest companies. [[SET 1]], located in Redshore District, is the tallest building in Oceania, while the [[Port Sistine Harbor]] is Oceania's largest and busiest in terms of traffic, gross yearly tonnage and revenue.  
Cordelia is home to most of Meridon's federal governmental institutions and is the seat of the [[Meridonian Federal Council]], the [[President of Meridon]], and all four federal {{wpl|court of last resort|courts of last resort}}; as well as a large share of federal agencies including all [[Executive Council (Meridon)|Executive Council]]-level departments. Cordelia is home to a number of monuments, museums, and archives; and is the host of hundreds of embassies and consulates. It is also home to a number of non-profit organizations, think tanks, and charities. [[Cordelia Oreste International Airport]] is Meridon's fourth busiest by traffic.  


Port Sistine is home to a large amount of significant institutions, including universities and research centers. [[Augustine University]], [[Northern Alexandria Technical University]], and [[Mayshire College]] are among the top colleges in Meridon. Port Sistine is primarily served by the [[Jeanne Arvoir International Airport]], the country's second busiest airport, with secondary airports including [[Maxwell Executive Airfield]] and [[Hafcourt Airport]]. [[MNS Pierra Bay]] is the ceremonial garrison of the [[Meridonian Navy]] and houses operational aircraft and naval squadrons. It is the northern terminus for the [[Alexandria Rail Company]]'s rail network. Notable districts include TBD.
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==History==
==History==
Port Sistine was a planned city founded as a national capital following the conclusion of the [[Second Meridonian Civil War]].
Cordelia was a planned city founded as a national capital following the conclusion of the [[Second Meridonian Civil War]].
==Geography and government==
==Geography and government==
==Culture and sights==
==Culture and sights==

Revision as of 19:03, 11 December 2023

Cordelia
Downtown TBD District, Cordelia
Downtown TBD District, Cordelia
Nickname(s): 
The White Port, Old Harbor
Country Meridon
TerritoryAlexandria
Metro AreaCordelia Federal District
Founded22 July 1760
Government
 • MayorMichael Heely
Area
 • TotalTBD km2 (Formatting error: invalid input when rounding sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,160,980
 • Density406.78/km2 (1,053.6/sq mi)

Cordelia, officially known as the Cordelia Federal District, is the capital city of Meridon. As of 31 June 2020, the city had an estimated population of 3,160,980 across its urban area. It is the second-largest city in Meridon and Alexandria Territory behind Port Sistine. It covers an estimated TBD square kilometers of territory. Located astride the White River in the mid-east of Alexandria Territory, it is one of the country's largest economic centers as well as the seat of many of its governmental and political institutions.

Cordelia was founded by Federal authority as the Federal District in 1760 as a compromise between factions belonging to city-states recently subjugated to a federalized authority in the wake of the Second Meridonian Civil War. The site was selected due to its centrality, large area for expansion, and location in an area not formerly controlled by any of the city-state governments. Originally intended as a smaller location for the meeting of government officials, the city's size grew along with the growing government until its establishment as a metropolitan area in 1840. Cordelia saw a population boom at the end of the Great War in Esvanovia, surpassing Alanstown and Cossetton to become the second largest city in Meridon by 1970. Authority over the city's municipal affairs was released by the Federal government in 1982, though sections of the city remain under direct authority of the Federal government.

Cordelia is home to most of Meridon's federal governmental institutions and is the seat of the Meridonian Federal Council, the President of Meridon, and all four federal courts of last resort; as well as a large share of federal agencies including all Executive Council-level departments. Cordelia is home to a number of monuments, museums, and archives; and is the host of hundreds of embassies and consulates. It is also home to a number of non-profit organizations, think tanks, and charities. Cordelia Oreste International Airport is Meridon's fourth busiest by traffic.

History

Cordelia was a planned city founded as a national capital following the conclusion of the Second Meridonian Civil War.

Geography and government

Culture and sights

Economy and infrastructure

Transportation

See also