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Kama is the capital-city of [[Kamany]].
Kama [ɡama'] is the capital and largest city of [[Kamany]]. It is also the capital of the [[Region of Kama]]. The population of the proper city is 3,294,396 in 2020 while the population of the metropolitan are is estimated  to be more than 5 million inhabitants. The city has a rich culture and history and is supposed to be populated since the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age Bronze Age]. Kama is well known for its medieval old town, its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_architecture Renaissance] castle, its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rococo Rococo] palaces, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Nouveau Art Nouveau] neighbourhoods and modern buildings.
 
 
 
===History===
 
==== Ancient times====
 
The Palanis were an ancient Celtic tribe living in the valley of Flaa between 2000 B.C. and 100 A.D. Until the first millenary almost no trace of permanent settlement had been found by archaeologists in the region of Kama. It is however believed by a majority of scholars that small communities established agricultural settlements and villages along the shores of the river from 3000 B.C.  Palanis lost their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppidum oppidum] of Comio, located at the top of the castle hill of Kama, in 65 B.C. and the region was conquered by Roman armies in the next decade.
 
According to medieval and archaeological sources, the city of Kama (in latin Comum) was founded in 43 B.C. by Lucius Munatius Plancus, a roman merchant. A decumanus was traced around 10 B.C. and the first roman administrators lived in the city by 20 A.D. The ancient forum is located in the neighbourhood of Dogos at the corners of Rua Michel and Rua Venna, at 70 metres from the current main square. A roman theatre, a stadium and thermae were built.
 
During Pax Romana the city was the capital of the province of Nuricum and the centre of an immense trade. Slaves, amber and gold from the north met with olive, wheat and wines from southern provinces. From the 4th century the city started to lose its population after barbaric attacks. Roman buildings and monuments were dismantled between the 5th and 7th centuries to build churches, houses and defensive structures.
 
====Middle ages====
 
====Modern Times====
====Contemporary====
 
 
===Administration===
 
[[File:Kama reel.jpg|200px|thumb|left|City map of Kama with neighbourhoods]]
 
===Geography===
 
The city of Kama covers 562,29 km² and is located in northwestern Kamany along the river Flaa in the Region of Kama. The city is spread on a large valley in the north of Peninae Mountains also comprising the rivers Galio and Arbela. Kama is relatively flat, the lowest point is 210 metres above sea level and the highest point is at 330 metres.
 
Kama can be described as having a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_subtropical_climate humid subtropical climate], Cfa classification, summers are hot and wet and mild to cold winters.  Precipitations are important, especially in summer and autumn.
 
{{Weather box
|width = 100%
|location = Kama meteorological station Castel, 1981–2015 normals, extremes 1946–present
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|Jan record high C = 25.1
|Feb record high C = 26.6
|Mar record high C = 27.4
|Apr record high C = 31.0
|May record high C = 32.3
|Jun record high C = 35.6
|Jul record high C = 36.8
|Aug record high C = 37.1
|Sep record high C = 32.2
|Oct record high C = 30.0
|Nov record high C = 22.8
|Dec record high C = 21.4
|year record high C = 37.1
|Jan high C = 6.6
|Feb high C = 9.1
|Mar high C = 13.4
|Apr high C = 16.6
|May high C = 20.7
|Jun high C = 24.8
|Jul high C = 27.9
|Aug high C = 27.1
|Sep high C = 23.0
|Oct high C = 17.3
|Nov high C = 11.1
|Dec high C = 7.6
|year high C = 17.1
|Jan mean C = 2.0
|Feb mean C = 4.3
|Mar mean C = 8.1
|Apr mean C = 11.1
|May mean C = 15.5
|Jun mean C = 19.4
|Jul mean C = 22.4
|Aug mean C = 21.8
|Sep mean C = 17.8
|Oct mean C = 12.4
|Nov mean C = 6.5
|Dec mean C = 3.1
|year mean C = 12.0
|Jan low C = -2.5
|Feb low C = -0.7
|Mar low C = 2.7
|Apr low C = 5.7
|May low C = 10.4
|Jun low C = 14.0
|Jul low C = 16.9
|Aug low C = 16.5
|Sep low C = 12.7
|Oct low C = 7.4
|Nov low C = 1.9
|Dec low C = -1.6
|year low C = 7.0
|Jan record low C = -18.5
|Feb record low C = -21.8
|Mar record low C = -10.5
|Apr record low C = -3.8
|May record low C = -2.3
|Jun record low C = 4.3
|Jul record low C = 6.6
|Aug record low C = 6.3
|Sep record low C = 1.8
|Oct record low C = -3.9
|Nov record low C = -8.2
|Dec record low C = -13.8
|year record low C = -21.8
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 47.8
|Feb precipitation mm = 47.1
|Mar precipitation mm = 72.5
|Apr precipitation mm = 113.3
|May precipitation mm = 145.3
|Jun precipitation mm = 104.3
|Jul precipitation mm = 70.5
|Aug precipitation mm = 76.1
|Sep precipitation mm = 83.8
|Oct precipitation mm = 106.1
|Nov precipitation mm = 69.1
|Dec precipitation mm = 45.1
|year precipitation mm = 981.0
|Jan humidity = 75
|Feb humidity = 75
|Mar humidity = 67
|Apr humidity = 72
|May humidity = 75
|Jun humidity = 74
|Jul humidity = 72
|Aug humidity = 73
|Sep humidity = 75
|Oct humidity = 79
|Nov humidity = 80
|Dec humidity = 80
|year humidity = 75
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 5.4
|Feb precipitation days = 4.4
|Mar precipitation days = 5.8
|Apr precipitation days = 8.6
|May precipitation days = 11.2
|Jun precipitation days = 8.6
|Jul precipitation days = 5.8
|Aug precipitation days = 7.7
|Sep precipitation days = 6.4
|Oct precipitation days = 7.0
|Nov precipitation days = 5.6
|Dec precipitation days = 4.4
|year precipitation days = 80.9
|Jan sun = 111.6
|Feb sun = 118.7
|Mar sun = 158.1
|Apr sun = 180.0
|May sun = 195.3
|Jun sun = 219.0
|Jul sun = 260.4
|Aug sun = 223.2
|Sep sun = 168.0
|Oct sun = 142.6
|Nov sun = 105.0
|Dec sun = 108.5
|year sun = 1990.4
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===Demographics===
 
 
[[File:Carte densité kama.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Density of Kamaian neighbourhoods]]
 
The city of Kama is populated by 3,294,396 inhabitants (2019) in an area of 562 km². The city population’s density was 5858 inhabitants per km². Kama is one of the most populated cities of Persa. In 2019 the metropolitan area of Kama had a population of 4.5 million inhabitants. In general, the population of Kama is more educated, younger than the national average, and the gap between rich and poor is wider.
 
The population growth of Kama is faster than the national average of Kamany. With an average growth of 0.55% per year since 2010, the population of the metropolitan area has risen from 4,086,780 in 2010 to 4,341,077 in 2021.
 
Ladino is the official and predominant language in Kama. It is a romance language and one of the three official languages of Kamany. It is spoken by 94.6% of the metropolitan population. The most commonly spoken foreign languages in Kama are Polish, Bosnian, English, Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, Persian, Cantonese, Turkish, Bohemian and French.
 
===Cityscape===
 
=== Economy===
 
 
===Transportation===
====Rail====
 
Long-distance rail lines connect Kama with all of the major cities of Kamany and with many cities in neighbouring countries. Regional rail lines of the S-Ban, operated by Polè, provide access to the surrounding regions of Caroz and Campania. The Kama-Vila Station is the largest railway station of Kamany. [[KSR]] runs high speed Intercity-Express trains to domestic destinations like Genoa, Kanoj, Krakow, Arava, Luanda and others. It also runs an airport express rail service, as well as trains to several international destinations like Sheffield, London, Vincennes, Ljubljana and Korterzag.
 
====Public transport====
 
[[Polè]] is the local public transport operator in the Region of Kama. It covers all of the municipalities of region and some routes extend to the near suburbs in the other regions.
 
=== Culture===
 




[[Category:Kamany]]
[[Category:Kamany]]

Latest revision as of 09:13, 5 May 2022

Kama
Old Town of Kama
Old Town of Kama
Flag of Kama
Official seal of Kama
Kama carte situation.jpg
Settled43 BC
Founded byLucius Munatius Plancus
Government
 • BodyMunicipal Assembly of the Free City of Kama
Area
 • Total562 km2 (217 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,294,396
 • Density5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
4,326,736
DemonymKamian
Websitewww.ciutatkama.kk

Kama [ɡama'] is the capital and largest city of Kamany. It is also the capital of the Region of Kama. The population of the proper city is 3,294,396 in 2020 while the population of the metropolitan are is estimated to be more than 5 million inhabitants. The city has a rich culture and history and is supposed to be populated since the Bronze Age. Kama is well known for its medieval old town, its Renaissance castle, its Rococo palaces, Art Nouveau neighbourhoods and modern buildings.


History

Ancient times

The Palanis were an ancient Celtic tribe living in the valley of Flaa between 2000 B.C. and 100 A.D. Until the first millenary almost no trace of permanent settlement had been found by archaeologists in the region of Kama. It is however believed by a majority of scholars that small communities established agricultural settlements and villages along the shores of the river from 3000 B.C. Palanis lost their oppidum of Comio, located at the top of the castle hill of Kama, in 65 B.C. and the region was conquered by Roman armies in the next decade.

According to medieval and archaeological sources, the city of Kama (in latin Comum) was founded in 43 B.C. by Lucius Munatius Plancus, a roman merchant. A decumanus was traced around 10 B.C. and the first roman administrators lived in the city by 20 A.D. The ancient forum is located in the neighbourhood of Dogos at the corners of Rua Michel and Rua Venna, at 70 metres from the current main square. A roman theatre, a stadium and thermae were built.

During Pax Romana the city was the capital of the province of Nuricum and the centre of an immense trade. Slaves, amber and gold from the north met with olive, wheat and wines from southern provinces. From the 4th century the city started to lose its population after barbaric attacks. Roman buildings and monuments were dismantled between the 5th and 7th centuries to build churches, houses and defensive structures.

Middle ages

Modern Times

Contemporary

Administration

City map of Kama with neighbourhoods

Geography

The city of Kama covers 562,29 km² and is located in northwestern Kamany along the river Flaa in the Region of Kama. The city is spread on a large valley in the north of Peninae Mountains also comprising the rivers Galio and Arbela. Kama is relatively flat, the lowest point is 210 metres above sea level and the highest point is at 330 metres.

Kama can be described as having a humid subtropical climate, Cfa classification, summers are hot and wet and mild to cold winters. Precipitations are important, especially in summer and autumn.

Climate data for Kama meteorological station Castel, 1981–2015 normals, extremes 1946–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 25.1
(77.2)
26.6
(79.9)
27.4
(81.3)
31.0
(87.8)
32.3
(90.1)
35.6
(96.1)
36.8
(98.2)
37.1
(98.8)
32.2
(90.0)
30.0
(86.0)
22.8
(73.0)
21.4
(70.5)
37.1
(98.8)
Average high °C (°F) 6.6
(43.9)
9.1
(48.4)
13.4
(56.1)
16.6
(61.9)
20.7
(69.3)
24.8
(76.6)
27.9
(82.2)
27.1
(80.8)
23.0
(73.4)
17.3
(63.1)
11.1
(52.0)
7.6
(45.7)
17.1
(62.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.0
(35.6)
4.3
(39.7)
8.1
(46.6)
11.1
(52.0)
15.5
(59.9)
19.4
(66.9)
22.4
(72.3)
21.8
(71.2)
17.8
(64.0)
12.4
(54.3)
6.5
(43.7)
3.1
(37.6)
12.0
(53.6)
Average low °C (°F) −2.5
(27.5)
−0.7
(30.7)
2.7
(36.9)
5.7
(42.3)
10.4
(50.7)
14.0
(57.2)
16.9
(62.4)
16.5
(61.7)
12.7
(54.9)
7.4
(45.3)
1.9
(35.4)
−1.6
(29.1)
7.0
(44.6)
Record low °C (°F) −18.5
(−1.3)
−21.8
(−7.2)
−10.5
(13.1)
−3.8
(25.2)
−2.3
(27.9)
4.3
(39.7)
6.6
(43.9)
6.3
(43.3)
1.8
(35.2)
−3.9
(25.0)
−8.2
(17.2)
−13.8
(7.2)
−21.8
(−7.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 47.8
(1.88)
47.1
(1.85)
72.5
(2.85)
113.3
(4.46)
145.3
(5.72)
104.3
(4.11)
70.5
(2.78)
76.1
(3.00)
83.8
(3.30)
106.1
(4.18)
69.1
(2.72)
45.1
(1.78)
981.0
(38.62)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 5.4 4.4 5.8 8.6 11.2 8.6 5.8 7.7 6.4 7.0 5.6 4.4 80.9
Average relative humidity (%) 75 75 67 72 75 74 72 73 75 79 80 80 75
Mean monthly sunshine hours 111.6 118.7 158.1 180.0 195.3 219.0 260.4 223.2 168.0 142.6 105.0 108.5 1,990.4
Source: Instituto Federal de Meteorologia (IFM)

Demographics

Density of Kamaian neighbourhoods

The city of Kama is populated by 3,294,396 inhabitants (2019) in an area of 562 km². The city population’s density was 5858 inhabitants per km². Kama is one of the most populated cities of Persa. In 2019 the metropolitan area of Kama had a population of 4.5 million inhabitants. In general, the population of Kama is more educated, younger than the national average, and the gap between rich and poor is wider.

The population growth of Kama is faster than the national average of Kamany. With an average growth of 0.55% per year since 2010, the population of the metropolitan area has risen from 4,086,780 in 2010 to 4,341,077 in 2021.

Ladino is the official and predominant language in Kama. It is a romance language and one of the three official languages of Kamany. It is spoken by 94.6% of the metropolitan population. The most commonly spoken foreign languages in Kama are Polish, Bosnian, English, Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, Persian, Cantonese, Turkish, Bohemian and French.

Cityscape

Economy

Transportation

Rail

Long-distance rail lines connect Kama with all of the major cities of Kamany and with many cities in neighbouring countries. Regional rail lines of the S-Ban, operated by Polè, provide access to the surrounding regions of Caroz and Campania. The Kama-Vila Station is the largest railway station of Kamany. KSR runs high speed Intercity-Express trains to domestic destinations like Genoa, Kanoj, Krakow, Arava, Luanda and others. It also runs an airport express rail service, as well as trains to several international destinations like Sheffield, London, Vincennes, Ljubljana and Korterzag.

Public transport

Polè is the local public transport operator in the Region of Kama. It covers all of the municipalities of region and some routes extend to the near suburbs in the other regions.

Culture