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'''Viitaniemi''' is the capital city of [[ | '''Viitaniemi''' is the capital city of [[Caspiaa]], along with being the largest city in the country and its economic, cultural, education, research, and political hub. Located on the shore of the [[Tarin Sea]], it has a population of 2,432,000. The city serves headquarters and offices of many international organizations, such as the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross|CCA]] and [[Western Euronia Defense Alliance|WEDA]]. It is one of the larger cities in Northwest [[Euronia]] outside [[Zamastan]] and [[Gladysynthia]], and the second largest city after [[Forgeheim]], [[Ruskayn]], on the "Caspiaan Stretch", which includes the islands of Ruskayn, Caspiaa, and southern [[Baytonia]]. | ||
Viitaniemi is the seat of the Government of | The area around Viitaniemi was originally settled by the [[Ascomanni]], but the city itself was established by [[Saint Offeat]]ean traders in 1550. The city shifted hands of governance as the islands fell under the control of multiple empires, including [[Quetana]] and [[Skith]], but upon Caspiaa's independence in 1813 it became the official seat of administration. Today, Viitaniemi is the seat of the Government of Caspiaa, as well as the nation's monarchy. The [[Parliament of Caspiaa]] is located in the city, as is the [[Royal Palace, Viitaniemi|Tõrnu Palace]] is the home of the [[Monarchy of Caspiaa]], currently resided by King [[Oliver Lindholm]]. The legislature, helmed by [[Prime Minister of Caspiaa|Prime Minister]] [[Tullia Grönberg]], is also located in the city. Viitaniemi hosts the country's [[Port of Viitaniemi|largest port]] and [[Viitaniemi International Airport|international airport]]. The city was the host of the [[1956 Summer Olympic Games (Iearth)|1956 Olympic Games]] and the [[2002 Viitaniemi World Cup|2002]] and [[2024 Viitaniemi World Cup|2024]] World Cups. | ||
Viitaniemi has a mild winter climate, though with a lot of precipitation. From December to March, Viitaniemi can, in rare cases, be up to 20 °C warmer than cities on the same latitude across [[Euronia]], thanks to the warmth of the Tarin Sea. In summer however, Viitaniemi is several degrees cooler due to the same maritime effects. The [[Taspirian Mountains]] protect the city from cold winds from the north, northwest and west. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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[[Category:Coalition of Crown Albatross]][[Category:Caspia]] | [[Category:Coalition of Crown Albatross]][[Category:Caspia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:18, 18 December 2023
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| Country | Caspiaa |
| Charter | June 23rd, 1550 |
| Founded by | Jyan Rapaavuori |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 2,432,000 (1st) |
Viitaniemi is the capital city of Caspiaa, along with being the largest city in the country and its economic, cultural, education, research, and political hub. Located on the shore of the Tarin Sea, it has a population of 2,432,000. The city serves headquarters and offices of many international organizations, such as the CCA and WEDA. It is one of the larger cities in Northwest Euronia outside Zamastan and Gladysynthia, and the second largest city after Forgeheim, Ruskayn, on the "Caspiaan Stretch", which includes the islands of Ruskayn, Caspiaa, and southern Baytonia.
The area around Viitaniemi was originally settled by the Ascomanni, but the city itself was established by Saint Offeatean traders in 1550. The city shifted hands of governance as the islands fell under the control of multiple empires, including Quetana and Skith, but upon Caspiaa's independence in 1813 it became the official seat of administration. Today, Viitaniemi is the seat of the Government of Caspiaa, as well as the nation's monarchy. The Parliament of Caspiaa is located in the city, as is the Tõrnu Palace is the home of the Monarchy of Caspiaa, currently resided by King Oliver Lindholm. The legislature, helmed by Prime Minister Tullia Grönberg, is also located in the city. Viitaniemi hosts the country's largest port and international airport. The city was the host of the 1956 Olympic Games and the 2002 and 2024 World Cups.
Viitaniemi has a mild winter climate, though with a lot of precipitation. From December to March, Viitaniemi can, in rare cases, be up to 20 °C warmer than cities on the same latitude across Euronia, thanks to the warmth of the Tarin Sea. In summer however, Viitaniemi is several degrees cooler due to the same maritime effects. The Taspirian Mountains protect the city from cold winds from the north, northwest and west.
