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|nickname = Distrikt, Federál, F.D. (Morrawian: ''Efdéċko'') | |nickname = Distrikt, Federál, F.D. (Morrawian: ''Efdéċko'') | ||
|motto = ''Gateway to the Nation''<br>(Morrawian: Brána do wlasti) | |motto = ''Gateway to the Nation''<br>(Morrawian: Brána do wlasti) | ||
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|established_title = Founded | |established_title = Founded | ||
|established_date = 6th | |established_date = November 6th, 857 | ||
|established_title1 = [[Proclamation to All the Morrawian People]] | |established_title1 = [[Proclamation to All the Morrawian People]] | ||
|established_date1 = 1st | |established_date1 = May 1st, 1815 | ||
|established_title2 = [[Constitution of Morrawia]] | |established_title2 = [[Constitution of Morrawia]] | ||
|established_date2 = 1st | |established_date2 = March 1st, 1836 | ||
|established_title3 = 15th Amendment | |established_title3 = 15th Amendment | ||
|established_date3 = 9th | |established_date3 = February 9th, 1868 | ||
|established_title4 = 21st Amendment | |established_title4 = 21st Amendment | ||
|established_date4 = 22nd | |established_date4 = April 22nd, 1909 | ||
|founder = King [[Jaromír II]] | |founder = King [[Jaromír II]] | ||
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'''Králowec, F.D.''' (Morrawian: ''Federální disktrikt Králowec''), formally the '''Federal District''' and commonly called '''Králowec''' or '''F.D.''', is the capital city and federal district of the [[Morrawia|Republic of Morrawia]]. The city is on the [[Morawa River]] on both banks of the river, and shares land borders with [[ | '''Králowec, F.D.''' (Morrawian: ''Federální disktrikt Králowec''), formally the '''Federal District''' and commonly called '''Králowec''' or '''F.D.''', is the capital city and federal district of the [[Morrawia|Republic of Morrawia]]. The city is on the [[Morawa River]] on both banks of the river, and shares land borders with [[Wallash]] to its north and west and [[Fallaine]] to east. Politically, it is considered a state with full state rights | ||
Králowec, F.D., anchors the southern end of the [[Southern Valley]], one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the Morrawian federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. The city had 10.3 million domestic visitors and 7.8 million international visitors as of 2022. | Králowec, F.D., anchors the southern end of the [[Southern Valley]], one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the Morrawian federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. The city had 10.3 million domestic visitors and 7.8 million international visitors as of 2022. | ||
Already around the mid-5th century CE, a major port near today´s location of Králowec was established by the [[Poth Empire]], which ruled the territory of southern Morrawia in that period. It stood as a major showcase of power for the rising confederation and brought immence wealth into the area by creating new trading routes with previously unknown nations. [[Empire of Tilicy]] was the next state in the area, consolidating power of the tribes and creating the frist centralised state in centuries, after the collapse of the [[Ahian Empire|Empire of Ahia]]. On the behalf of King [[Jaromír II]], and moved by continuing prosperity and progress, the economic and political capital of the country was moved near the delta of | Already around the mid-5th century CE, a major port near today´s location of Králowec was established by the [[Poth Empire]], which ruled the territory of southern Morrawia in that period. It stood as a major showcase of power for the rising confederation and brought immence wealth into the area by creating new trading routes with previously unknown nations. [[Empire of Tilicy]] was the next state in the area, consolidating power of the tribes and creating the frist centralised state in centuries, after the collapse of the [[Ahian Empire|Empire of Ahia]]. On the behalf of King [[Jaromír II]], and moved by continuing prosperity and progress, the economic and political capital of the country was moved near the delta of Morawa River, thus founding Králowec on the November 6th, 857 according to local chroniclers. | ||
Importance of Králowec grew with Morrawia and it was a capital of all kings, queens and emperors since then. In 1245, [[Králowec University]] was established as the oldest university in Morrawia. As the imperial capital of Morrawia between 1645-1852, Králowec became a gateway for slaves coming to Morrawia to work in the country. City became a seat for the first legislature in the country´s history, the [[Imperial Council of Deputies]], following [[Joseph I|Joseph´s I]] reforms and the adoption of the [[Summer Constitution.]] | Importance of Králowec grew with Morrawia and it was a capital of all kings, queens and emperors since then. In 1245, [[Králowec University]] was established as the oldest university in Morrawia. As the imperial capital of Morrawia between 1645-1852, Králowec became a gateway for slaves coming to Morrawia to work in the country. City became a seat for the first legislature in the country´s history, the [[Imperial Council of Deputies]], following [[Joseph I|Joseph´s I]] reforms and the adoption of the [[Summer Constitution.]] | ||
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City became a battleground for countless battles and uprisings during the [[Great Morrawian Revolution]], most notable the [[Battle of Králowec]], which saw republican forces win against highly organized imperial forces with casualties exceeding 10,000 dead. The city would change hands a couple of times during the revolution and after the war, a debate existed on whether to construct a new capital or keep Králowec as the nations sole legal capital. The latter became the truth after [[Tristan Palacký]], general during the war and later first president of Morrawia vehemently denied any efforts for the construction of the new capital with his name or without it, as some of the republican sympathizers at the time proposed. | City became a battleground for countless battles and uprisings during the [[Great Morrawian Revolution]], most notable the [[Battle of Králowec]], which saw republican forces win against highly organized imperial forces with casualties exceeding 10,000 dead. The city would change hands a couple of times during the revolution and after the war, a debate existed on whether to construct a new capital or keep Králowec as the nations sole legal capital. The latter became the truth after [[Tristan Palacký]], general during the war and later first president of Morrawia vehemently denied any efforts for the construction of the new capital with his name or without it, as some of the republican sympathizers at the time proposed. | ||
The [[Morrawian Constitution]] in | The [[Morrawian Constitution]] in 1836 called for the creation of a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the [[Federal Congress]] in the same exact territory as the city of Králowec. As such, Králowec, F.D., until 1909, Králowec was a territory without full state rights. The [[15th Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution|15th Amendment]], February 9th, 1868, granted Králowec the representation in the Federal Congress based on the population of the city. 40 years later, [[21st Amendment to the Morrrawian Constitution|21st Amendment]] was ratified in 1909, transforming Králowec, F.D. into the state-like territory with full state rights, though Federal Congress can still override legislation in the state and have certain powers over F.D. affairs. These disputes are however usually resolved with the highest judiciary. Right before the revolution and several decade after the revolution, extensive renovation occurred throughout the city, giving it the look, which can be seen to this day. | ||
Commuters from the city's [[ | Commuters from the city's [[Wallash]] and [[Fallaine]] suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. The Králowec metropolitan area, which includes parts of Wallash, and Fallaine, is the country's largest metropolitan area, with a 2023 population of 10.8 million residents. | ||
The city hosts the Morrawian federal government and the buildings that house government headquarters, including the [[National House]], the [[Capitol Building]], all three buildings of the highest judiciary, and multiple federal departments and agencies. The city is home to many national monuments and museums, located most prominently on or around the [[National Mall]], including the [[Arch of the Republic]], the [[Palacký Memorial]], and the [[Gardens of the Founders]]. It hosts foreign embassies and serves as the headquarters for the many international organizations. Many of the nation's largest industry associations, non-profit organizations, and think tanks are based in the city, including [[Morrawian Association for Civil Rights|MACR]], [[Morrawian Red Cross]], [[Alabaster Council]], [[Heyrowský Institution]], [[Federal Geographic Society]], the [[Imperial Foundation]], [[Tusar Center]], and others. | The city hosts the Morrawian federal government and the buildings that house government headquarters, including the [[National House]], the [[Capitol Building]], all three buildings of the highest judiciary, and multiple federal departments and agencies. The city is home to many national monuments and museums, located most prominently on or around the [[National Mall]], including the [[Arch of the Republic]], the [[Palacký Memorial]], and the [[Gardens of the Founders]]. It hosts foreign embassies and serves as the headquarters for the many international organizations. Many of the nation's largest industry associations, non-profit organizations, and think tanks are based in the city, including [[Morrawian Association for Civil Rights|MACR]], [[Morrawian Red Cross]], [[Alabaster Council]], [[Heyrowský Institution]], [[Federal Geographic Society]], the [[Imperial Foundation]], [[Tusar Center]], and others. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early history (until the 9th century AD)=== | |||
{{Main|Ahian Empire|Empire of Tilicy|Duchy of Morrawia}} | |||
Already by the Paleolethic era, human settlements were present around today's Králowec with various tribes operating and trading there. Due to its protected location in the bay, these early settlements thrived and early reports of bigger communities are seen from around 4,000 BC. [[Poth Empire]] established in early 5th century BC saw several centers of trade, politics and culture and around 450, an important port was established in the area of Králowec serving the whole Bay and southern Thrismari as a whole. | |||
Development in the area was accelerated by the invasion of Morrawia by [[Ahian Empire|Ahia]] in 383 AD, where many of the centralized elements of state were first established. Setbacks in the 7th century were again reversed in the 8th century with the founding of the [[Empire of Tilicy]], creating a centralized state with a strong ruler. | |||
857 saw the founding of Králowec as a center of the Empire of Tilicy and later the newly established [[Duchy of Morrawia]]. | |||
===High and Late Middle Ages (9th century AD-1645)=== | |||
{{Main|Kingdom of Morrawia}} | |||
[[File:ParisiiCoins.jpg|thumb|right|Gold coins minted by the unknown tribe (1st century AD).]] | |||
The city grew rapidly year by year thanks to it strategic location. By the end of the 12th century, Králowec had become the political, economic, religious, and cultural capital of Morrawia. The [[Tower Palace]], the royal residence, was located at the western end of the city. In 1138, during the reign of [[Wladislaw I]], Králowec undertook the construction of many cathedrals, churches and various other public places, including markets and public squares as the city had become the capital of a [[Kingdom of Morrawia]] 7 year prior. | |||
After the marshland next to the river Morawa was filled in from around the 10th century, Králowec's cultural centre began to move to the Left Bank. In 1137, a new city marketplace (today's [[Walasowo námėstí]]) replaced the two smaller ones. One of them housed of the Králowec's trade corporation, becoming the city's first municipal government. | |||
In the late 12th century, [[Filip Irisa]] extended the city's fortress to defend the city against river invasions from the west, gave the city its first walls between 1190 and 1215, rebuilt its bridges to either side of its central island, and paved its main thoroughfares. In 1245, transformed cathedral school rose into a student-teacher corporation that would become the [[Králowec University]] the same year and would draw students from all of [[Thrismari]]. | |||
Mid-14th century saw yet another expansion of importance for the city in the form of the creation of the biggest port in all of Morrawia, mostly ordered by king [[Pṙemysl III]], in order to safeguard the [[Alabaster Gulf]]. | |||
With 100,000 inhabitants in 1350, Králowec, was the one of the most populous cities in the world. Throughout the years, Králowec would dramatically rise in population, power and influence and by the early sixteenth century, population of the city was 200,000 and by the seventeenth century, the number of citizens reached almost 600,000. | |||
===Morrawian Empire (1645-1822)=== | |||
{{Main|Empire of Morrawia|History of slavery in Králowec}} | |||
[[File:Deuxieme vue du port de Bordeaux prise du château Trompette.jpg|thumb|left|Port of Králowec, one of the primary gateways for slave labour into Morrawia during the Morrawian Empire.]] | |||
In 1645, [[Pṙemysl V]] (later known as Pṙemysl I) transformed the country into the [[Empire of Morrawia]], concentrating the power in the hands of one sovereign. Králowec became the capital for almost a century already, it was one of the main ports, alongside [[Veligrad]] and [[Kalmary]], for slave trade formalized in 1567 by the [[Veligrad Proclamation]]. | |||
Several colonial private companies, as well as the [[Crown Trade Company]] were present in the city. This changed the ethnic make up of a city considerably and from that point in history, we can see the shift from the homogenous ethnicity profile of the city to the more heterogenous like we see today. | |||
During the late 17th century, [[Tarhaṅ Kolewský]], chief minister of [[Rudolf I]], was determined to make Králowec the most beautiful city in Thrismari. He built seven new bridges, a new chapels, schools, and a palace for himself, the [[Cardinal Palace]]. After Kolewský's death in 1690, it was renamed the ''Rudolfinum Palace'', which later became the ''Grand Imperial Palace''. This process of transformation was accelerated by the start of the 18th century, with the gradual decline of imperial power in the world. | |||
Králowec grew in population from about 600,000 in 1640, to 1,200,000 in 1800. After a demolition of city walls, new boulevard named the [[Fallaine Avenue|Imperial Boulevard]] extended the city west, while the working-class neighbourhood of the [[Opawy]] on the eastern side of the city grew increasingly crowded with poor migrant workers from other regions of Morrawia and the world. | |||
Králowec was the center of an explosion of philosophic and scientific activity in the 18th century. Many authors published their works in this period, and scientific brakethroughs fueled mainly by the mention of the external power of Morrawia and the struggle to modernize the country internally to satisfy the population in order to prevent revolts. Králowec was one of the financial capitals of Thrismari, and the Thrismaran center of book publishing, fashion and the manufacture of fine furniture and luxury goods. | |||
[[File:Battles of the nineteenth century (1901) (14576986319).jpg|thumb|Painting depicting the fight between revolutionary republican forces and the imperial forces during the [[Great Morrawian Revolution]].]] | |||
19th century saw the greatest expansion of Králowec up to that point, in terms of territory, political importance and cultural centrality. With the international political power of [[Morrawia]] crumbling, subsequent sovereigns of the 19th century sought to liberalize, modernize and decentralize the monarchy in order to resolve mounting issues faced by the country. In 1815, Emperor [[Joseph I]] published [[Proclamation to All the Morrawian People]], creating first ever constitution, called [[Summer Constitution]], federalizing the empire into 5 regions with Králowec being called the ''Capital State''. The Summer Constitution also laid out individual rights for citizens and minorities, such as colonial subjects, effectively abolishing slavery. Constitutional order in the country was brought about by the [[Josephinian Code]]. From the 1840s, massive recontruction of almost every major city in Morrawia, including Králowec had begun, continuing until the end of the century, demolishing large parts of the city and replacing them with wide boulevards and new tall buildings. | |||
Králowec was the important political and cultural focal point during the whole [[Great Morrawian Revolution]] with [[Battle of Králowec]] and numerous other smaller battles. In that time, population of the city decreased by about a third. | |||
After fierce debates of the Republican movement representatives, Králowec was selected to be capital of the new state, Republic of Morrawia. | |||
===19th century to the Great War (1822-1911)=== | |||
{{Main|Federal District statehood movement}} | |||
Both [[Articles of the Republic]] and the [[Constitution of Morrawia]] did not give previously normal voting rights to any citizens on the territory of the newly created Králowec, F.D. Citizens thus could not vote in any Senate or House elections. This caused a great amount of disapproval in the newly founded republic amongst other problems, like nationality and ethnic problems and others. Critics of this arrangement pointed to the [[Bill of Right (Morrawia)|Bill of Right]] (1837), which guaranteed people's right for political represenation. Furthermore, according to the constitution, Králowec, F.D. is under the direct control of the [[Federal Congress]]. All 3 [[Tristan Palacký]]'s administrations tried to resolve this issue with the most significant being the [[15th Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution]], which granted ''"the representation of the Králowec federal district to that equal to state representation in the Federal Congress, based on population and not on guidelines set by the Federal Congress."'' | |||
At the same time, new era of reconstruction gave birth the [[Federal Circle]] district on the western side of Králowec. New all-federal district for the employees, departments and ministries of the Morrawian federal government completely transformed previously poor outskirts of the city. Amongst the most notable buildings are the [[Capitol Building]] and the [[National House]]. | |||
In 1866, a tragedy struck in one of the older buildings by the [[Old Town (Králowec)|Old Town of Králowec]], which resulted in a fire, that ingulfed most of the west bank on which the city sat. This occurrence was later dubbed the [[Great Fire of Králowec]], which ironically helped with reconstruction of Králowec and gave birth to several new districts. | |||
[[Králowec Exposition of 1870]] catapulted the city's reputation even more internationally after the vast destruction. | |||
The city in this era thrived and by the dawn of the new century, Králowec had a population of almost 2.5 million people. New century also brought the [[21st Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution]], elevating Králowec, F.D. fully to the status of states, though Federal Congress still retains the right to interefere in specific areas. | |||
Králowec underground rail system was constructed in 1910 as a second of its kind in all of Morrawia. | |||
During the [[Great War (Anteria)|Great War]], city was center of ship building and army training with the strategic protected location. [[National Mall]], decorated park in the Federal Circle contains a [[National Great War Memorial]], built in 1920, commemorating fallen Morrawian soldiers. | |||
===20th century and 21st century (1911-present)=== | |||
{{Main|1964 Morrawian coup attempt|2011 Králowec bombings|2023 Králowec bombings}} | |||
[[File:Leffler - 1968 Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. riots.jpg|thumb|The result of the 1968 Králowec riots, escalated by years of race tensions in the country. ]] | |||
After the war, an expansion of federal employees in the city accelerated throughout the whole century. In 1922, 1928 and 1930, the city witnissed 3 public lynching/riot events targetting mainly foreigners and minorities, mainly Black Morrawians, fueled mainly by the political climate of the time. Later investigations in the 1970s found the connection between the [[Radical People's Party|RPP]] and the lynching events. | |||
The latter decade saw the only decline in population of Králowec in the 20th century, with over 400,000 leaving, mainly as a result of the political climate. | |||
Králowec was increasingly viewed as frontrunner for social change in the country and various protests in history always organized in Králowec, due to its status as a seat of government. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, the city underwent beautification transformation, separated from the one a century earlier. 1960 were a turbulent decade for the country politically and socially. First, [[1964 Morrawian coup attempt]] threw the city and the whole country into chaos, when the organized group of far-right sympathizers, former [[Radical People´s Party|RPP]] members and armed forces officials tried to overthrow the federal government, seeing it as ''"foreign-bought"'' and ''"anti-Morrawian"''. Almost 3000 people died in the few days of the event, though ultimately, the coup was unsuccessful. | |||
Just four year later, [[1968 Králowec, F.D., riots|1968 race riots]] saw the height of race tensions in the country, destroying vast parts of the city's eastern districts. The subsequent legislations against discrimination and for racial equality had the effect of largely ending these unrests. | |||
Králowec was hit hard by the [[1972 Oil Crisis]] and the following years saw the massive budget increases for the public infrastructure and transportation The same decade saw the height of criminality in the city. In 1983 Králowec and [[Ambrunn]] were connected by the first high-speed rail line in Morrawia. Due to this, suburban sprawl hit a peak in 1989 and since than have decline in its enlargement. | |||
2011 saw the [[2011 Králowec bombings|series of bombings]] in the city, worst in the Morrawian history. [[2023 Králowec bombings|Bombing]] occured in 2023 too, when [[Anavero|Anaverese]] operatives detonated an explosive in the [[Forum Mall]] in downtown Králowec. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
{{Main|Geography of Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Geography of Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
Králowec, F.D., is located in the Mid-Sunadic region of the Morrawian South Coast. The city has a total area of 1,917.21 square kilometers, of which 1,563.67 square kilometers is land and 353.54 square kilometers is water. The district is bordered by [[Popowec County|Popowec]] and [[ | [[File:Constitution gardens.jpg|thumb|left|Malenká Lake Park, located south of the [[Federal Monument]] near the [[National Mall]].]] | ||
Králowec, F.D., is located in the Mid-Sunadic region of the Morrawian South Coast. The city has a total area of 1,917.21 square kilometers, of which 1,563.67 square kilometers is land and 353.54 square kilometers is water. The district is bordered by [[Popowec County|Popowec]] and [[Jetelín County|Jetelín]] counties, [[Fallaine]] and [[Wáwra County|Wáwra]], [[Hodenow County|Hodenow]] and [[Loudín County|Loudín]] counties, [[Wallash]]. | |||
The south bank of the [[Morawa River]] has two major tributaries, the [[Wáclawka Creek]] and [[Králowec Creek]]. Králowec Creek, a natural watercourse that once passed through the [[National Mall]], was fully enclosed underground during the 1870s. The creek also formed a portion of the now-filled [[Králowec City Canal]], which allowed passage through the city to the Wáclawka Creek from 1815 until the 1850s. | The south bank of the [[Morawa River]] has two major tributaries, the [[Wáclawka Creek]] and [[Králowec Creek]]. Králowec Creek, a natural watercourse that once passed through the [[National Mall]], was fully enclosed underground during the 1870s. The creek also formed a portion of the now-filled [[Králowec City Canal]], which allowed passage through the city to the Wáclawka Creek from 1815 until the 1850s. | ||
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The highest natural elevation in the district is 315 meters above sea level at [[Fort Léwy Park]] in upper northwest Králowec, F.D. The lowest point is sea level at the Morawa River. | The highest natural elevation in the district is 315 meters above sea level at [[Fort Léwy Park]] in upper northwest Králowec, F.D. The lowest point is sea level at the Morawa River. | ||
The district about 19% of the city's total area, the second-highest among high-density Morrawian cities after [[Kalmary]]. | The district's parks comprise about 19% of the city's total area, the second-highest among high-density Morrawian cities after [[Kalmary]]. | ||
The [[National Park Service (Morrawia)|National Park Service]] manages most of the city land owned by the Morrawian government. [[Králowec Marsh Park]] is an urban forest in southwestern Králowec, which extends through a stream valley that bisects the city and creates a small marshland right by the [[Bay of Morrawia|Bay]]. Established in 1923, it is the country's third-oldest national park and is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including raccoon, deer, owls, and coyotes. | The [[National Park Service (Morrawia)|National Park Service]] manages most of the city land owned by the Morrawian government. [[Králowec Marsh Park]] is an urban forest in southwestern Králowec, which extends through a stream valley that bisects the city and creates a small marshland right by the [[Bay of Morrawia|Bay]]. Established in 1923, it is the country's third-oldest national park and is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including raccoon, deer, owls, and coyotes. | ||
[[File:2019.01.16 DC People and Places, Washington, DC USA 6089 (46722648722).jpg|thumb|right|Králowec, F.D. during the winter month of August.]] | |||
Other National Park Service properties include the [[Kurej National Historical Park]], the National Mall, [[Iwan Jáwiš Island]], [[Pawel Záworský Island]], [[Lipowski Square]], [[Malenká Lake Park]]. The [[Federal District Department of Parks & Recreation]] maintains the city's athletic fields and playgrounds, 74 swimming pools, and 102 recreation centers. The [[Ministry of Agriculture (Morrawia)|Morrawian Ministry of Agriculture]] operates the [[Morrawian National Arboretum]] in Northeast Králowec, F.D. | Other National Park Service properties include the [[Kurej National Historical Park]], the National Mall, [[Iwan Jáwiš Island]], [[Pawel Záworský Island]], [[Lipowski Square]], [[Malenká Lake Park]]. The [[Federal District Department of Parks & Recreation]] maintains the city's athletic fields and playgrounds, 74 swimming pools, and 102 recreation centers. The [[Ministry of Agriculture (Morrawia)|Morrawian Ministry of Agriculture]] operates the [[Morrawian National Arboretum]] in Northeast Králowec, F.D. | ||
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According to 2022 [[Annual Homeless Assessment Report]], conducted by the [[Ministry of Housing & Development (Morrawia)|Ministry of Housing & Development]], there were an estimated 54,410 homeless people in Králowec F.D. | According to 2022 [[Annual Homeless Assessment Report]], conducted by the [[Ministry of Housing & Development (Morrawia)|Ministry of Housing & Development]], there were an estimated 54,410 homeless people in Králowec F.D. | ||
According to 2017 Census Bureau data, the population of Králowec, F.D., was 42.1% | According to 2017 Census Bureau data, the population of Králowec, F.D., was 42.1% White, 31.1% Black, and the rest is either Mixed or other ethnic groups from Thuadia, Olivacia etc. Many people from the neighbouring countries, [[Tokuto]], few other [[Olivacia|Olivacian]] and other countries make up the significant part of the statistic in Králowec as well. | ||
About 27% of Králowec, F.D. residents were age 18 or younger as of 2010, higher than the Morrawian average of 23%. At 35 years old, the district had the lowest median age compared to the 20 states as of 2010. As of 2010, there were an estimated 187,734 immigrants living in Králowec, F.D. Major sources of immigration include southern [[Thrismari]], western Olivacia and [[Thuadia]]. | About 27% of Králowec, F.D. residents were age 18 or younger as of 2010, higher than the Morrawian average of 23%. At 35 years old, the district had the lowest median age compared to the 20 states as of 2010. As of 2010, there were an estimated 187,734 immigrants living in Králowec, F.D. Major sources of immigration include southern [[Thrismari]], western Olivacia and [[Thuadia]]. | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
{{Main|Economy of the Králowec | {{Main|Economy of the Králowec metropolitan area}} | ||
As of 2023, the Králowec metropolitan area, including Federal District as well as parts of | [[File:Nové Město, Na příkopě 28, Česká národní banka.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Federal Bank of Morrawia]], the central bank of [[Morrawia]].]] | ||
As of 2023, the Králowec metropolitan area, including Federal District as well as parts of Fallaine, and Wallash, was nation's largest metropolitan economy. Its growing and diversified economy has an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs in addition to more traditional jobs rooted in tourism, entertainment, industry, and government. | |||
Between 2010 and 2016, gross domestic product per capita in Králowec, F.D., consistently ranked at the very top among Morrawian states. In 2016, at ₮302,440, its GDP per capita was almost 75% greater than that of [[Kalmary]], which was ranked second in the nation. As of 2022, the metropolitan statistical area's unemployment rate was 6.3%, ranking in the middle out of all metropolitan areas as defined by the [[Bureau of Economic Analysis|Morrawian Bureau of Economic Analysis]]. The Federal District itself had an unemployment rate of 4.6% during the same time period. In 2019, Králowec, F.D., had the highest median household income in Morrawia. | Between 2010 and 2016, gross domestic product per capita in Králowec, F.D., consistently ranked at the very top among Morrawian states. In 2016, at ₮302,440, its GDP per capita was almost 75% greater than that of [[Kalmary]], which was ranked second in the nation. As of 2022, the metropolitan statistical area's unemployment rate was 6.3%, ranking in the middle out of all metropolitan areas as defined by the [[Bureau of Economic Analysis|Morrawian Bureau of Economic Analysis]]. The Federal District itself had an unemployment rate of 4.6% during the same time period. In 2019, Králowec, F.D., had the highest median household income in Morrawia. | ||
===Federal government=== | ===Federal government=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Federal government of Morrawia}} | ||
As of July 2022, 15% of people employed in Králowec, F.D., were employed by the federal government. The vast majority of these government employees serve in various executive branch departments, agencies, and institutions. A small percentage serve as temporary staff for presidents, Federal Congress members, or in the federal judiciary. | As of July 2022, 15% of people employed in Králowec, F.D., were employed by the federal government. The vast majority of these government employees serve in various executive branch departments, agencies, and institutions. A small percentage serve as temporary staff for presidents, Federal Congress members, or in the federal judiciary. | ||
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===Diplomacy and global finance=== | ===Diplomacy and global finance=== | ||
[[File:Aerial view showing top of Washington Monument, Washington, D.C LCCN2010630904 (cropped).tiff|thumb|right|The [[Federal Circle]], a historic district of executive departments of the Morrawian federal government.]] | |||
As the national capital, Králowec, F.D. hosts vast majority of foreign missions, including embassies, ambassador's residences, and international cultural centers. Many are concentrated along a stretch of [[Thunn Avenue]] known informally as ''Embassy Row''. F.D. is consequently one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It hosts a number of internationally themed festivals and events, often in collaboration with foreign missions or delegations. | As the national capital, Králowec, F.D. hosts vast majority of foreign missions, including embassies, ambassador's residences, and international cultural centers. Many are concentrated along a stretch of [[Thunn Avenue]] known informally as ''Embassy Row''. F.D. is consequently one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It hosts a number of internationally themed festivals and events, often in collaboration with foreign missions or delegations. | ||
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{{Main|List of companies based in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|List of companies based in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
According to statistics compiled in 2016, ten of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in Králowec, F.D. In the 2023, Králowec was ranked as being one of the most financial centers in the world, and the most competitive in [[Morrawia]] (followed closely by [[Kalmary]], [[Torín]], and [[Veligrad |Veligrad]]). Among the largest companies headquartered in the Králowec, F.D., area are [[Tatra Automobiles|Tatra]], [[Union Sunadic Airlines]], [[Jubilee]], [[Alabaster Finances]], [[ARA Corporation|ARA]], [[Horák Investment Circle|HIC]], and [[Kringel Group]]. | According to statistics compiled in 2016, ten of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in Králowec, F.D. In the 2023, Králowec was ranked as being one of the most financial centers in the world, and the most competitive in [[Morrawia]] (followed closely by [[Kalmary]], [[Torín]], and [[Veligrad |Veligrad]]). Among the largest companies headquartered in the Králowec, F.D., area are [[Tatra Automobiles|Tatra]], [[Union Sunadic Airlines]], [[Jubilee]], [[Alabaster Finances]], [[ARA Corporation|ARA]], [[Horák Investment Circle|HIC]], and [[Kringel Group]]. | ||
[[File:Kralowecpostbuilding.jpg|thumb|right|A building of the Králowec Post, major newspaper in the city.]] | |||
The Králowec, F.D., economy also benefits from being home to many prominent news and media organizations. Among these are The [[Králowec Post]], [[Magistratus]], and [[Králowec Lupa]]. Television and radio media organizations either headquartered in or near the city or with large offices in the region, include [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]], [[National Broadcasting Network|NBN]], [[Morrawian Television Service|MTS]], [[Corporation of Cable Broadcasting|CCB]], [[Television Broadcasting Corporation|TBC]], [[Knowledger Channel|Knowledger]], and [[Morrawian Public Radio|MPR]], and others. | The Králowec, F.D., economy also benefits from being home to many prominent news and media organizations. Among these are The [[Králowec Post]], [[Magistratus]], and [[Králowec Lupa]]. Television and radio media organizations either headquartered in or near the city or with large offices in the region, include [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]], [[National Broadcasting Network|NBN]], [[Morrawian Television Service|MTS]], [[Corporation of Cable Broadcasting|CCB]], [[Television Broadcasting Corporation|TBC]], [[Knowledger Channel|Knowledger]], and [[Morrawian Public Radio|MPR]], and others. | ||
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===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Tourism is the city's second-largest industry, after the federal government. In 2022, some 18.1 million visitors contributed a considerable chunk of finances to the local economy. Tourism helps many of the region's other industries, such as lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, shopping, and transportation. It also supports the city's world-class museums and cultural centers. | Tourism is the city's second-largest industry, after the federal government. In 2022, some 18.1 million visitors contributed a considerable chunk of finances to the local economy. Tourism helps many of the region's other industries, such as lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, shopping, and transportation. It also supports the city's world-class museums and cultural centers. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
{{Main|Culture of Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Culture of Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
The culture of Králowec, F.D. is reflected in its status as the capital of Morrawia, its over 1000 years of history and the presence of the [[Government of Morrawia|federal government]], its large Black and | [[File:GrandTheatreBordeaux2.jpg|thumb|Exterior of the [[Králowec National Opera]].]] | ||
The culture of Králowec, F.D. is reflected in its status as the capital of Morrawia, its over 1000 years of history and the presence of the [[Government of Morrawia|federal government]], its large Black and Tokutese populations, and its role as the largest city southern Morrawia region. The presence of the [[Government of Morrawia|Morrawian federal government]], in particular, has been instrumental in developing numerous cultural institutions throughout the city, such as museums and performing arts centers. The history shaped by millions of monarchs, mayors and builders also contributed massively to the cultural background of the settlement. The city's historic Black and Tokutese populations has also helped drive cultural activities and artistic pursuits. | |||
===Arts and Music=== | ===Arts and Music=== | ||
{{Main|Theater in Králowec, F.D.|Music of Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Theater in Králowec, F.D.|Music of Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
Králowec, F.D. thrives as a national hub for the performing arts, with a diverse range of venues catering to various tastes. The crown jewel is the [[National Museum of Arts & Sciences]], a prestigious complex housing the [[ | Králowec, F.D. thrives as a national hub for the performing arts, with a diverse range of venues catering to various tastes. The crown jewel is the [[National Museum of Arts & Sciences]], a prestigious complex housing the [[Karolík Symphony Orchestra]], the [[Králowec National Opera]], and the [[Králowec Ballet]]. The city doesn't shy away from celebrating its cultural heritage either, with [[DOME Theatre]] serving as a vibrant hub for minorities' performing arts. | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
{{Main|List of Tambor starred restaurants in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|List of Tambor starred restaurants in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
Since the late 18th century, Králowec has been famous for its restaurants and ''great cuisine'', food meticulously prepared and artfully presented. A luxury restaurant, [[King´s Tavern]], opened in 1786. Tt became a model for future Králowec restaurants. The restaurant [[Forest Game|Lesní zwėṙ]] dates from the same period. The famous Králowec restaurants of the 19th century, including the [[Králowec Bell|Králowecký zwon]], [[By the Water|U Ṙeky]], [[Southern Café|Jiżní kawárna]], [[Physician´s House|Dúm U lékaṙe]] and the [[Ċerwenka Restaurant|Ċerwenka]], were mostly located near the theatres on the ''Imperial Boulevard'' (today´s [[ | [[File:Le Zimmer, restaurant in Paris.jpg|thumb|left|Rotunda Café, located in [[Hradċany]] district of Králowec.]] | ||
Since the late 18th century, Králowec has been famous for its restaurants and ''great cuisine'', food meticulously prepared and artfully presented. A luxury restaurant, [[King´s Tavern]], opened in 1786. Tt became a model for future Králowec restaurants. The restaurant [[Forest Game|Lesní zwėṙ]] dates from the same period. The famous Králowec restaurants of the 19th century, including the [[Králowec Bell|Králowecký zwon]], [[By the Water|U Ṙeky]], [[Southern Café|Jiżní kawárna]], [[Physician´s House|Dúm U lékaṙe]] and the [[Ċerwenka Restaurant|Ċerwenka]], were mostly located near the theatres on the ''Imperial Boulevard'' (today´s [[Fallaine Avenue]]). Several of the best-known restaurants in Králowec today appeared during the 18th and 19th century, when the Empire of Morrawia was in decline internationally, however domestic progress was immense. | |||
Today, owing to Králowec's cosmopolitan population, every Morrawian regional cuisine and almost every national cuisine in the world can be found there; the city has more than 9,000 restaurants. The [[Tambor Guide]] has been a standard guide to Morrawian restaurants since 1900, awarding its highest award, three stars, to the best restaurants in Morrawia. In 2018, of the 31 Tambor three-star restaurants in Morrawia, fifteen are located in Králowec. These include both restaurants which serve classical Morrawian cuisine, such as [[Husar]], and those which serve non-traditional menus, such as [[Abstraktýṙ]], which combines Morrawian and Olivacian cuisines (mainly from [[ | Today, owing to Králowec's cosmopolitan population, every Morrawian regional cuisine and almost every national cuisine in the world can be found there; the city has more than 9,000 restaurants. The [[Tambor Guide]] has been a standard guide to Morrawian restaurants since 1900, awarding its highest award, three stars, to the best restaurants in Morrawia. In 2018, of the 31 Tambor three-star restaurants in Morrawia, fifteen are located in Králowec. These include both restaurants which serve classical Morrawian cuisine, such as [[Husar]], and those which serve non-traditional menus, such as [[Abstraktýṙ]], which combines Morrawian and Olivacian cuisines (mainly from [[Tokutese]] and adjacent countries). | ||
Morrawia has several other kinds of traditional eating places. The café arrived in Králowec in the 17th century, and by the 18th century Králowec cafés were centres of the city's political and cultural life. The [[Prokop Café|Kawárna Prokop]] on the left bank dates from this period. In the 20th century, the cafés of the left bank, especially [[Rotunda Café]], [[King Wáclaw Café]], [[New Café]] and [[Two Bears Café]], all still in business, were important meeting places for painters, writers and philosophers. | Morrawia has several other kinds of traditional eating places. The café arrived in Králowec in the 17th century, and by the 18th century Králowec cafés were centres of the city's political and cultural life. The [[Prokop Café|Kawárna Prokop]] on the left bank dates from this period. In the 20th century, the cafés of the left bank, especially [[Rotunda Café]], [[King Wáclaw Café]], [[New Café]] and [[Two Bears Café]], all still in business, were important meeting places for painters, writers and philosophers. | ||
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Beginning with the [[1870 Králowec Exposition|Králowec Exposition of 1870]], ''piwnice'' became a popular kind of restaurant which featured beer and other beverages served by young women in the national costume associated with the beverage. Now, like cafés, these establishments serve food and drinks throughout the day. | Beginning with the [[1870 Králowec Exposition|Králowec Exposition of 1870]], ''piwnice'' became a popular kind of restaurant which featured beer and other beverages served by young women in the national costume associated with the beverage. Now, like cafés, these establishments serve food and drinks throughout the day. | ||
Among the city's signature restaurants from the second half of the 20th cenutry is [[Jónúw koutek]], located on [[Tomáṡ Luthérský Street]] since its founding in 1958. The restaurant rose to prominence as a peaceful escape during the violent [[1968 | Among the city's signature restaurants from the second half of the 20th cenutry is [[Jónúw koutek]], located on [[Tomáṡ Luthérský Street]] since its founding in 1958. The restaurant rose to prominence as a peaceful escape during the violent [[1968 Králowec, F.D., riots|1968 race riots]] in the city. Famous for its mix of several international cuisines, it has been visited by numerous presidents and celebrities over the years. Another culinary hotspot is Union Market in northern F.D, a former farmer's market and wholesale that now houses a large, gourmet food hall. | ||
===Museums and Landmarks=== | ===Museums and Landmarks=== | ||
{{Main|List of museums in Králowec, F.D.| List of | {{Main|List of museums in Králowec, F.D.| List of National Historic Landmarks in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
[[File:Paris 75005 Grande Galerie de l'Evolution 20070804.jpg|thumb|right|Budín Museum, one of the most well known museums in Morrawia about natural world.]] | |||
Králowec, F.D. is home to many of the country's most visited museums and some of the most visited museums in the world. In 2022, the [[National Museum of Arts & Sciences]] and the [[National Museum of History]] were the two most visited museums in the country alongside [[Budín Museum]]. Overall, Králowec had eight of the 30 most visited museums in Morrawia in 2022. Other notable museums include [[Sláwa Museum]], [[Welenow Natural Museum]], [[National Congressional Museum]] and [[Morrawian Medieval Museum]]. | Králowec, F.D. is home to many of the country's most visited museums and some of the most visited museums in the world. In 2022, the [[National Museum of Arts & Sciences]] and the [[National Museum of History]] were the two most visited museums in the country alongside [[Budín Museum]]. Overall, Králowec had eight of the 30 most visited museums in Morrawia in 2022. Other notable museums include [[Sláwa Museum]], [[Welenow Natural Museum]], [[National Congressional Museum]] and [[Morrawian Medieval Museum]]. | ||
Apart from museum, countless landmarks dot the city. One of the most significant one is the [[National Mall]]. The National Mall is a park in the center of the [[Federation Park]] city district that stretches nearly two miles from the [[Palacký Memorial]] to the [[Morrawian Capitol]]. The mall often hosts political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Capitol grounds host the [[National Memorial Day Concert]], held each [[Memorial Day (Morrawia)|Memorial Day]], [[Capitol August]], a concert held each [[Republic of Morrawia Day]]. Both concerts are broadcast across the country on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]]. In the evening on the Twenty-first of August, the park hosts a large fireworks show. | Apart from museum, countless landmarks dot the city. One of the most significant one is the [[National Mall]]. The National Mall is a park in the center of the [[Federation Park]] city district that stretches nearly two miles from the [[Palacký Memorial]] to the [[Morrawian Capitol]]. The mall often hosts political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Capitol grounds host the [[National Memorial Day Concert]], held each [[Memorial Day (Morrawia)|Memorial Day]], [[Capitol August]], a concert held each [[Republic of Morrawia Day]]. Both concerts are broadcast across the country on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]]. In the evening on the Twenty-first of August, the park hosts a large fireworks show. | ||
The [[Federal Monument]] is near the center of the mall, south of the National House. Directly northwest of the Federal Monument are the [[Gardens of the Founders]], which includes a garden, park, pond, and a memorial to the signers of Morrawian [[Articles of the Republic]]. Also on the mall is the [[National Great War Memorial]], the [[ | The [[Federal Monument]] is near the center of the mall, south of the National House. Directly northwest of the Federal Monument are the [[Gardens of the Founders]], which includes a garden, park, pond, and a memorial to the signers of Morrawian [[Articles of the Republic]]. [[Kolben Tower]] is also a significant landmark, towering about the newer parts of the city from the 19th century. Also on the mall is the [[National Great War Memorial]], the [[1964 Coup Attempt Memorial]], [[Morrawian Veterans Memorial]] and the [[Peoples´ Memorial of Morrawia]]. | ||
Numerous historic landmarks are located outside the National Mall, mainly from medieval and the imperial era of the city. Among these are the [[Norrad Palace]], the [[Treasury Building]], [[Tesaurský Palace]], the [[National Cathedral]], the [[Basilica of the Holy Spirited Nation]], the [[Frantiṡek Duras National Historic Site]], [[Palacký's Cottage]] and the [[Imperial Atrocities Memorial]]. The [[Pillar House]], which was the building that presidents [[Tristan Palacký]] and partly [[Boleslaw Keiser]] and their administrations moved into before the completion of the National House in 1869, is now a historic museum and popular tourist destination. | Numerous historic landmarks are located outside the National Mall, mainly from medieval and the imperial era of the city. Among these are the [[Norrad Palace]], the [[Treasury Building]], [[Tesaurský Palace]], the [[National Cathedral]], the [[Basilica of the Holy Spirited Nation]], the [[Frantiṡek Duras National Historic Site]], [[Palacký's Cottage]] and the [[Imperial Atrocities Memorial]]. The [[Pillar House]], which was the building that presidents [[Tristan Palacký]] and partly [[Boleslaw Keiser]] and their administrations moved into before the completion of the National House in 1869, is now a historic museum and popular tourist destination. | ||
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==Parks== | ==Parks== | ||
{{Main|List of public parks and plazas in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|List of public parks and plazas in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
[[File:Theodore Roosevelt Island DC - IMG 7164.JPG|thumb|Eduard Palacký Park in autumn.]] | |||
There are many parks, gardens, squares, and circles throughout Králowec. The city has 3,500 parks and greenspaces, comprising almost a 40% of its land area. Consequently, 95% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. According to the nonprofit [[Plebiscite]], Králowec ranked first among the 50 largest Morrawian cities for its public parks, based on indicators such as accessibility, the share of land reserved for parks, and the amount invested in green spaces. | There are many parks, gardens, squares, and circles throughout Králowec. The city has 3,500 parks and greenspaces, comprising almost a 40% of its land area. Consequently, 95% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. According to the nonprofit [[Plebiscite]], Králowec ranked first among the 50 largest Morrawian cities for its public parks, based on indicators such as accessibility, the share of land reserved for parks, and the amount invested in green spaces. | ||
Morrawian [[Constitutional Park]], located in west of the [[Morawa River]], is the largest park in the city and is part of the [[National Mall]]. Located on the northern side of the [[National House]], [[Lipowski Square]] is a historic public square with a manicured natural reserve attached to it, administered by the [[National Park Service (Morrawia)|National Park Service]]. Named after the [[Wilhelm Lipowski]], an eighth President of Morrawia and big promoter of natural reserves, creating the first national park in Morrawia in 1896. The houses bordering Lipowski Square have served as the home to many notable figures throughout history, including first ladies, ministers and government ambassadors. Located next to the square and on [[ | Morrawian [[Constitutional Park]], located in west of the [[Morawa River]], is the largest park in the city and is part of the [[National Mall]]. Located on the northern side of the [[National House]], [[Lipowski Square]] is a historic public square with a manicured natural reserve attached to it, administered by the [[National Park Service (Morrawia)|National Park Service]]. Named after the [[Wilhelm Lipowski]], an eighth President of Morrawia and big promoter of natural reserves, creating the first national park in Morrawia in 1896. The houses bordering Lipowski Square have served as the home to many notable figures throughout history, including first ladies, ministers and government ambassadors. Located next to the square and on [[Fallaine Avenue]] across from the National House is the [[Maroon House]], which serves as the primary state guest house for the Morrawian president. | ||
There are several river islands in Králowec, F.D., including [[ | There are several river islands in Králowec, F.D., including [[Legion Island]] in the Morawa River, which hosts the [[Legion National Memorial]] and a number of trails. [[Johan Baldér Island]], also in the Morawa, is home to the [[Historical Scientific Memorial Grove]] and a marina. [[Kingsman Island]], in the [[Wáclawka Creek]], is home to [[Kingsman Golf Course]] and a public park with trails. | ||
Other parks, gardens, and squares include [[Wladislaw I Royal Gardens]], [[Meridian Hill Park]], the [[White Meadow]], Wáclawka Park, [[Flétňanka Park]], [[Eduard Palacký Park]], [[Saint Francis Square]], [[Iha Tsurayaki Square]] and [[Lány Park]]. There are a large number of traffic circles and circle parks in Králowec, F.D., including [[Slawík Circle]], [[Hortec Circle]], [[Sójný Circle]], [[Ṡermýn Circle]], [[Krameṡ Circle]], [[Palacký Circle]], and others. | Other parks, gardens, and squares include [[Wladislaw I Royal Gardens]], [[Meridian Hill Park]], the [[White Meadow]], Wáclawka Park, [[Flétňanka Park]], [[Eduard Palacký Park]], [[Saint Francis Square]], [[Iha Tsurayaki Square]] and [[Lány Park]]. There are a large number of traffic circles and circle parks in Králowec, F.D., including [[Slawík Circle]], [[Hortec Circle]], [[Sójný Circle]], [[Ṡermýn Circle]], [[Krameṡ Circle]], [[Palacký Circle]], and others. | ||
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| align=center | [[Parc Arena]] | | align=center | [[Parc Arena]] | ||
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Králowec, F.D. is one of 9 cities in Morrawia with teams from the primary four major professional men's sports and is home to one major professional women's team. The [[Králowec Republicans]] of [[Morrawian Baseball League]] are the most popular sports team in the District, as of 2019. They play at [[Republicans Park]], which opened in 2009. The [[Králowec Commanders]] of the [[National Football League (Morrawia)|National Football League]] play at [[Parc Arena]] in nearby [[Landowy Bṙehy]], [[ | [[File:Nationals Panorama vs. Cubs.JPG|thumb|right|Republicans Park on the 15th November, 2015.]] | ||
Králowec, F.D. is one of 9 cities in Morrawia with teams from the primary four major professional men's sports and is home to one major professional women's team. The [[Králowec Republicans]] of [[Morrawian Baseball League]] are the most popular sports team in the District, as of 2019. They play at [[Republicans Park]], which opened in 2009. The [[Králowec Commanders]] of the [[National Football League (Morrawia)|National Football League]] play at [[Parc Arena]] in nearby [[Landowy Bṙehy]], [[Wallash]]. The [[Králowec Founders]] of the [[Morrawian Basketball Association]] and the [[Králowec Captains]] of the [[National Hockey League]] play at [[Captain Prime Arena]] in the city's [[Jiżní Mėsto (neighbourhood)|Jiżní Mėsto]] neighborhood. The [[Králowec Queens]] of the [[Women's Morrawian Basketball Association]] play at [[Southern City Arena]]. [[F.D. United]] of [[Major Rugby League]] and the [[Králowec Presidents]] of the [[National Women's Rugby League]] play at [[Tatra Arena]]. | |||
The city's teams have won a combined 15 professional league championships over their respective histories. | The city's teams have won a combined 15 professional league championships over their respective histories. | ||
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==City government== | ==City government== | ||
{{Main|Government of the Federal District}} | {{Main|Government of the Federal District}} | ||
[[File:Facade of Hôtel de Ville de Paris - 2012.jpg|thumb|right|[[Cornelius Palace]], the seat of the Council of the Federal District of Králowec.]] | |||
The Federal District has a mayor–council mixed government that operates under [[Constitution of Morrawia|Morrawian Constitution]] and 15th and the 21st Amendment. Both Amendments gave Králowec more power to govern itself and established it as a state-like entity in the Morrawian federal system. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs to this day, creating tension in the populace. | The Federal District has a mayor–council mixed government that operates under [[Constitution of Morrawia|Morrawian Constitution]] and 15th and the 21st Amendment. Both Amendments gave Králowec more power to govern itself and established it as a state-like entity in the Morrawian federal system. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs to this day, creating tension in the populace. | ||
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[[Constitution of Morrawia|Morrawian Constitution]] grants the [[Federal Congress (Morrawia)|Federal Congress]] ''"exclusive jurisdiction"'' over the city. The district did not have an elected local government until the passage of the 1909 [[21st Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution|21st Amendment]]. The Amendment gave Králowec and equal status to other states, devolved certain Congressional powers to an elected president-mayor and the [[Králowec Federal Council]]. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs. | [[Constitution of Morrawia|Morrawian Constitution]] grants the [[Federal Congress (Morrawia)|Federal Congress]] ''"exclusive jurisdiction"'' over the city. The district did not have an elected local government until the passage of the 1909 [[21st Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution|21st Amendment]]. The Amendment gave Králowec and equal status to other states, devolved certain Congressional powers to an elected president-mayor and the [[Králowec Federal Council]]. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs. | ||
Králowec, F.D., is overwhelmingly Liberal, having voted for the Liberal presidential candidate solidly since it was granted electoral votes in 1909, expect in 1964 elections, when it voted Republican. | Králowec, F.D., is overwhelmingly politically Liberal, having voted for the Liberal presidential candidate solidly since it was granted electoral votes in 1909, expect in 1964 elections, when it voted Republican. | ||
Each of the city's thirty districts elects a single member of the council to the KFC. The council chair is also elected by the council. There are 32 [[Advisory Neighborhood Commission (Králowec, F.D.)|Advisory Neighborhood Commissions]] (ANCs) elected by small neighborhood districts. ANCs can issue recommendations on all issues that affect residents. Government agencies take their advice under careful consideration. The attorney general of the Federal District is elected to a four-year term. | Each of the city's thirty districts elects a single member of the council to the KFC. The council chair is also elected by the council. There are 32 [[Advisory Neighborhood Commission (Králowec, F.D.)|Advisory Neighborhood Commissions]] (ANCs) elected by small neighborhood districts. ANCs can issue recommendations on all issues that affect residents. Government agencies take their advice under careful consideration. The attorney general of the Federal District is elected to a four-year term. | ||
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{{Main|Debate on Federal Congress intervention in Federal District affairs}} | {{Main|Debate on Federal Congress intervention in Federal District affairs}} | ||
F.D. enjoys most of the rights and privileges accorded to them. However, the Federal Congress retains certain powers to intervene in its affairs. This disparity in treatment has fueled a long-standing debate regarding the limitations placed on F.D.'s autonomy by the Morrawian government and accelerated movements advocating for less federal intervention. | F.D. enjoys most of the rights and privileges accorded to them. However, the Federal Congress retains certain powers to intervene in its affairs. This disparity in treatment has fueled a long-standing debate regarding the limitations placed on F.D.'s autonomy by the Morrawian government and accelerated movements advocating for less federal intervention. | ||
[[File:Brandon Scott (53269715478) (1).jpg|thumb|[[Zdenėk Lázeṅský]], F.D.'s mayor, took office in 2018.]] | |||
Proponents of the current system argue that, due to its status as the seat of the federal government, F.D. requires special oversight. They maintain that unchecked local legislation could potentially obstruct the smooth functioning of national institutions. Opponents, however, view these interventions as an infringement on F.D.'s self-determination. They contend that the city's residents deserve the same level of autonomy as those in other states, and that the current system unfairly restricts their right to local governance. | Proponents of the current system argue that, due to its status as the seat of the federal government, F.D. requires special oversight. They maintain that unchecked local legislation could potentially obstruct the smooth functioning of national institutions. Opponents, however, view these interventions as an infringement on F.D.'s self-determination. They contend that the city's residents deserve the same level of autonomy as those in other states, and that the current system unfairly restricts their right to local governance. | ||
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===Homelessness=== | ===Homelessness=== | ||
The city passed a law that requires shelter to be provided to everyone in need when the temperature drops below freezing. Since F.D. does not have enough shelter units available, every winter it books hotel rooms in the suburbs with an average cost around ₮400 for a night. According to the [[F.D. Department of Human Services]], during the winter of 2012 the city spent ₮8,119,047 on putting homeless families in hotels, and budgeted ₮12.4 million on hotel beds in 2013. | The city passed a law that requires shelter to be provided to everyone in need when the temperature drops below freezing. Since F.D. does not have enough shelter units available, every winter it books hotel rooms in the suburbs with an average cost around ₮400 for a night. According to the [[F.D. Department of Human Services]], during the winter of 2012 the city spent ₮8,119,047 on putting homeless families in hotels, and budgeted ₮12.4 million on hotel beds in 2013. | ||
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===Higher education=== | ===Higher education=== | ||
{{Main|List of colleges and universities in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|List of colleges and universities in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
The [[National University of Králowec]] (NUK) is a public university providing undergraduate and graduate education. Federally chartered universities include [[Morrawian Royal College]] (MRC), [[Sunadic University]], [[Tristan Palacký University]] (TPU), [[Otakar III University]] (OU), and [[Hermann University]] (HU). Private universities include the [[Protestant University of | The [[National University of Králowec]] (NUK) is a public university providing undergraduate and graduate education. Federally chartered universities include [[Morrawian Royal College]] (MRC), [[Sunadic University]], [[Tristan Palacký University]] (TPU), [[Otakar III University]] (OU), and [[Hermann University]] (HU). Private universities include the [[Protestant University of Morrawia]] (PUM), the [[Kazimír Lawénský University]], [[Adrian Nowý School of Advanced International Studies]] (ANSAIS), [[Alabaster College of Art & Design]] and [[Trinity College of Králowec]]. The [[Králowec University]], the oldest school in the capital, acts as a prime general education facility in Králowec as well as being the oldest university in all of Morrawia. | ||
The city's medical research institutions include [[Králowec Hospital Center]] and [[Presidential Medical Center for Children]]. The city is home to five medical schools and associated teaching hospitals. | The city's medical research institutions include [[Králowec Hospital Center]] and [[Presidential Medical Center for Children]]. The city is home to five medical schools and associated teaching hospitals. | ||
[[File:LOC Main Reading Room Highsmith.jpg|thumb|right|The main hall of the National Library of the Federal Congress, housing one of the largest research collection of items in Morrawia and abroad.]] | |||
===Libraries=== | ===Libraries=== | ||
Králowec, F.D., has dozens of public and private libraries and library systems, including the [[Federal District Public Library system]]. [[Josef Almara & Jan Jánský Library]], a research library and museum located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, houses one of the world's largest collection of material related medieval science. | Králowec, F.D., has dozens of public and private libraries and library systems, including the [[Federal District Public Library system]]. [[Josef Almara & Jan Jánský Library]], a research library and museum located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, houses one of the world's largest collection of material related medieval science. | ||
====National Library of the Federal Congress==== | ====National Library of the Federal Congress==== | ||
{{Main|National Library of the Federal Congress}} | {{Main|National Library of the Federal Congress}} | ||
The [[National Library of the Federal Congress]] is the research library that officially serves the Morrawian [[Federal Congress (Morrawia)|Federal Congress]] and is the | The [[National Library of the Federal Congress]] is the research library that officially serves the Morrawian [[Federal Congress (Morrawia)|Federal Congress]] and is considered the national library of Morrawia. It is a complex of three buildings: [[Edward Soukup Building]], [[Benedikt Augustýn Building]] and [[Wladislaw Marwan Memorial Building]], all located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Soukup Building houses the library's reading room and several museum exhibits. | ||
====Federal District Public Library==== | ====Federal District Public Library==== | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
{{Main|Media in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Media in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
[[File:Huntington newspaper and magazine dispensers - 3.jpg|thumb|Newspaper dispensaries for some Králowec-area papers.]] | |||
Králowec, F.D., is a prominent center for national and international media. The [[Králowec Post]], founded in 1868, is the city's oldest and most-read local daily newspaper. ''"The Post"'', as it is popularly called, is well known as the newspaper that exposed the [[Wenetia scandal]]. It had the sixth-highest readership of all news dailies in the country in 2016. The Post is headquartered at [[Saint Francis Square]] just north of [[Morawċík Street]] in downtown Králowec. | Králowec, F.D., is a prominent center for national and international media. The [[Králowec Post]], founded in 1868, is the city's oldest and most-read local daily newspaper. ''"The Post"'', as it is popularly called, is well known as the newspaper that exposed the [[Wenetia scandal]]. It had the sixth-highest readership of all news dailies in the country in 2016. The Post is headquartered at [[Saint Francis Square]] just north of [[Morawċík Street]] in downtown Králowec. | ||
[[The Morrawian Way]] is a major national general interest daily newspaper and popular among conservatives. The alternative weekly [[Králowec City Scroll]], with a circulation of 67,000, is also based in the city and has a substantial readership in the Králowec area. [[The Sunadic]] magazine, which has covered politics, international affairs, and cultural issues since 1877, is headquartered at the Wenetia complex in Králowec. | [[The Morrawian Way]] is a major national general interest daily newspaper and popular among conservatives. The alternative weekly [[Králowec City Scroll]], with a circulation of 67,000, is also based in the city and has a substantial readership in the Králowec area. [[The Sunadic]] magazine, which has covered politics, international affairs, and cultural issues since 1877, is headquartered at the Wenetia complex in Králowec. | ||
Several community and specialty papers focus on neighborhood and cultural issues, including the weekly [[Králowec Lupa]] and [[Metro Weekly]], which focus on LGBT issues; the [[Králowec Jay]] and [[The Králowec Olivacian]], which highlight topics of interest to the community from countries of Olivacia; and neighborhood newspapers published by [[The Local Papers]]. [[Congressional Ear]], [[The Capitol]], [[Magistratus]], and [[Public Caller]] newspapers focus exclusively on issues related to the [[Federal Congress]] and the [[Government of Morrawia|federal government]]. Other publications based in Králowec include the [[Natural]] magazine and political publications such as [[The Králowec Examiner]], [[The President]], and [[Králowec Monthly]]. [[Morrawia Today]], which is one of the largest newspaper in the country as measured by circulation, as well as its parent company [[Tribune]], which is the largest newspaper publisher in Morrawia, are both headquartered in nearby [[Weselá]], [[ | Several community and specialty papers focus on neighborhood and cultural issues, including the weekly [[Králowec Lupa]] and [[Metro Weekly]], which focus on LGBT issues; the [[Králowec Jay]] and [[The Králowec Olivacian]], which highlight topics of interest to the community from countries of Olivacia; and neighborhood newspapers published by [[The Local Papers]]. [[Congressional Ear]], [[The Capitol]], [[Magistratus]], and [[Public Caller]] newspapers focus exclusively on issues related to the [[Federal Congress]] and the [[Government of Morrawia|federal government]]. Other publications based in Králowec include the [[Natural]] magazine and political publications such as [[The Králowec Examiner]], [[The President]], and [[Králowec Monthly]]. [[Morrawia Today]], which is one of the largest newspaper in the country as measured by circulation, as well as its parent company [[Tribune]], which is the largest newspaper publisher in Morrawia, are both headquartered in nearby [[Weselá]], [[Wallash]]. | ||
The Králowec metropolitan area is the second-largest television media market in the nation, with five million homes, representing approximately 6% of the country's television market. Several media companies and cable television channels have their headquarters in the area, including [[M1]], [[Radio United]], the [[Natural Channel]], [[Old Historian |Old Historian Networks]], [[Morrawian Public Radio]] (MPR), [[Planetary Wonders Channel]], [[Knowledger Channel]] (in [[Stṙíbrné Wary]], [[ | The Králowec metropolitan area is the second-largest television media market in the nation, with five million homes, representing approximately 6% of the country's television market. Several media companies and cable television channels have their headquarters in the area, including [[M1]], [[Radio United]], the [[Natural Channel]], [[Old Historian |Old Historian Networks]], [[Morrawian Public Radio]] (MPR), [[Planetary Wonders Channel]], [[Knowledger Channel]] (in [[Stṙíbrné Wary]], [[Wallash]]), and [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] (in [[Popowec County]], [[Fallaine]]). The headquarters of [[Voice of Morrawia]], the Morrawian government's international news service, is near the Capitol in southeast Králowec, F.D. | ||
The city is served by two local MPR affiliates, [[Králowec Local Public Radio|KLPR]] and [[Králowec Southern Radio Station|KSRS]]. | The city is served by two local MPR affiliates, [[Králowec Local Public Radio|KLPR]] and [[Králowec Southern Radio Station|KSRS]]. | ||
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==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
{{Main|Transportation in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Transportation in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
Králowec, F.D. has a number of different modes of transportation available for use. Commuters have a major influence on travel patterns, with only 28% of people employed in Králowec, F.D. commuting from within the city, whereas 33.5% commute from the nearby [[ | [[File:View down Pennsylvania Avenue NW from the Old Post Office Tower -01- (12798494884).jpg|thumb|right|[[Fallaine Avenue]], one of the city's most prominent streets in the city.]] | ||
Králowec, F.D. has a number of different modes of transportation available for use. Commuters have a major influence on travel patterns, with only 28% of people employed in Králowec, F.D. commuting from within the city, whereas 33.5% commute from the nearby [[Wallash]] suburbs, 22.7% from [[Fallaine]], and the rest from Králowec, F.D.'s outlying suburbs. | |||
===Streets and highways=== | ===Streets and highways=== | ||
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===Walkability=== | ===Walkability=== | ||
[[File:Exterior of La Samaritaine 2.jpg|thumb|right|People walking and cycling in Králowec. The concept of 15-minute cities gained traction in the mid-2010s.]] | |||
A 2021 study by [[Citizens on Foot]] ranked Králowec, F.D. the third-most walkable city in the country. According to the study, the most walkable neighborhoods are [[Kowalka]], [[Ulrichow]], and [[Karlín]]. In 2015, the [[Králowec metropolitan area|Králowec Metropolitan Area]] had the fifth lowest percentage of workers who commuted by private automobile with majority taking public transport to work when commuting. | A 2021 study by [[Citizens on Foot]] ranked Králowec, F.D. the third-most walkable city in the country. According to the study, the most walkable neighborhoods are [[Kowalka]], [[Ulrichow]], and [[Karlín]]. In 2015, the [[Králowec metropolitan area|Králowec Metropolitan Area]] had the fifth lowest percentage of workers who commuted by private automobile with majority taking public transport to work when commuting. | ||
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===Rail=== | ===Rail=== | ||
{{Main|List of railroads in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|List of railroads in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
The [[Králowec Transit Authority]] (KTA) operates the [[Králowec Metro]], the city's rapid transit rail system. The system serves Králowec, F.D. and its | [[File:TGV train in Rennes station DSC08944.jpg|thumb|right|RWE high-speed train on the Republic Station, awaiting passengers boarding the train.]] | ||
The [[Králowec Transit Authority]] (KTA) operates the [[Králowec Metro]], the city's rapid transit rail system. The system serves Králowec, F.D. and its Fallaine and Wallash suburbs. Metro opened on 1st November, 1910, and consists of seventeen lines (each one color coded), 338 stations, and 301 kilometers of track. Metro is the busiest rapid transit system in the country and one of the busiest in [[Thrismari]]. It operates mostly as a deep-level subway in more densely populated parts of the F.D. metropolitan area (including most of the District itself), while most of the suburban tracks are at surface level or elevated. Metro is known for its iconic different-style interiors of each station on each line. It is also known for having long escalators in some of its underground stations as it has one of the deepest station anywhere in the world. | |||
[[Republic Station]] is the city's main train station and serves approximately 250,000 people each day. Following renovations in 2011, Republic Station became Králowec's primary intercity bus transit center. Tied to the station are high speed rail platforms connecting Králowec to the rest of the country | [[Republic Station]] is the city's main train station and serves approximately 250,000 people each day. Following renovations in 2011, Republic Station became Králowec's primary intercity bus transit center. Tied to the station are high speed rail platforms connecting Králowec to the rest of the country. | ||
Králowec, F.D. is known for its trams. There were plans to demolish these in the 1960s. This however never happened, mainly thanks to preassure from conservationist groups in the city and as of 2016, Králowec's [[Metrotram (Králowec, F.D.)|Metrotrams]] bolsters one of the densest network of streetcars in the country. Trolleys were also very common in the past, though the last ones were decomissioned in the 1990s. | Králowec, F.D. is known for its trams. There were plans to demolish these in the 1960s. This however never happened, mainly thanks to preassure from conservationist groups in the city and as of 2016, Králowec's [[Metrotram (Králowec, F.D.)|Metrotrams]] bolsters one of the densest network of streetcars in the country. Trolleys were also very common in the past, though the last ones were decomissioned in the 1990s. | ||
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===Bus=== | ===Bus=== | ||
{{Main|Metrobus (Králowec, F.D.)}} | {{Main|Metrobus (Králowec, F.D.)}} | ||
Two main public bus systems operate in Králowec, F.D. [[Metrobus (Králowec, F.D.)|Metrobus]], operated by the Králowec Transit Authority (KTA), is the primary public bus system in Králowec, F.D. Serving more than 900,000 riders each weekday, it is one of the nation's largest bus systems by annual ridership. The city also operates its own [[FD Circle Rider]] bus system, which connects commercial and touristic areas within central Králowec. The FD Circle Rider costs only ₮4 to ride and is composed of six distinct routes that cover central F.D. and suburban [[Okály]], | Two main public bus systems operate in Králowec, F.D. [[Metrobus (Králowec, F.D.)|Metrobus]], operated by the Králowec Transit Authority (KTA), is the primary public bus system in Králowec, F.D. Serving more than 900,000 riders each weekday, it is one of the nation's largest bus systems by annual ridership. The city also operates its own [[FD Circle Rider]] bus system, which connects commercial and touristic areas within central Králowec. The FD Circle Rider costs only ₮4 to ride and is composed of six distinct routes that cover central F.D. and suburban [[Okály]], Wallash. The FD Circle Rider is run via a public-private partnerships between the [[Federal District Department of Transportation]], [[New Way For Králowec|NWFK]], and [[FD Dopravní Inc.]] The bus system services each stop approximately every 15 minutes. | ||
Many other public bus systems operate in the various jurisdictions of the Králowec region outside of the city in suburban | Many other public bus systems operate in the various jurisdictions of the Králowec region outside of the city in suburban Fallaine and Wallash. Among these are the [[Jetelín Connector]] in Jetelín County, Fallaine; [[SPEED]] in [[Pálawa]], Wallash, and [[Lítaċ]] in [[Wáwra County|Wáwra]] and [[Hodenow County]], Wallash. There are also numerous commuter buses that residents of the wider Králowec region take to commute into the city for work or other events. Among these are the [[Loudín County|Loudín County Transit Commuter Bus]] and the [[Fallaine Transit Administration |Fallaine Transit Administration Commuter Bus]]. | ||
The city also has several bus lines used by tourists and others visiting the city, including [[Králowec Great Bus Tours|Great Bus Tours]], [[Old Town Tours (Králowec)|Old Town Tours]], and [[FD Trails]]. The city also has many charter buses used in carrying young students and other tourists from across the country to the city and region's historic sites. These buses are often found parked beside the city's most notable tourist attractions, including the National Mall. | The city also has several bus lines used by tourists and others visiting the city, including [[Králowec Great Bus Tours|Great Bus Tours]], [[Old Town Tours (Králowec)|Old Town Tours]], and [[FD Trails]]. The city also has many charter buses used in carrying young students and other tourists from across the country to the city and region's historic sites. These buses are often found parked beside the city's most notable tourist attractions, including the National Mall. | ||
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===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
{{Main|Aviation in Králowec, F.D.|List of airports serving Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Aviation in Králowec, F.D.|List of airports serving Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
Three major airports serve the district, though only one of them is within the city's borders. Two of these major airports are located in suburban | [[File:CDG P1020431.JPG|thumb|right|In 2020, Králowec International Airport was the fifteenth-busiest airport in the world.]] | ||
Three major airports serve the district, though only one of them is within the city's borders. Two of these major airports are located in suburban Fallaine and western Králowec. The latter one [[Palacký National Airport]], which is located in [[Palackého sady]], Králowec F.D. This airport provides primarily domestic flights and has the lowest number of passengers of the three airports in the region. The busiest by number of total passengers and international flights is [[Králowec International Airport]] (KIA), located in [[Jetelín County]], Fallaine about 25 kilometers northeast of the city. The largest by land size and amount of facilities is [[Králowec Wolynė International Airport]], located in [[Wolynė]], Fallaine, about 15 kilometers east of the city. | |||
KIA has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the whole nation. Each of these three airports also serves as a hub for a major American airline: Palacký National Airport is a hub for [[Union Sunadic Airlines]], Králowec International is a major hub for [[Air Morrawia]] and its subsidiaries, and KWIA is an operating base for [[Southern Airlines]]. In 2018, the Králowec, F.D. area was one of the busiest airport systems in the world by passenger traffic, accumulating over 100 million passengers, mainly between its three main commercial airports. | KIA has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the whole nation. Each of these three airports also serves as a hub for a major American airline: Palacký National Airport is a hub for [[Union Sunadic Airlines]], Králowec International is a major hub for [[Air Morrawia]] and its subsidiaries, and KWIA is an operating base for [[Southern Airlines]]. In 2018, the Králowec, F.D. area was one of the busiest airport systems in the world by passenger traffic, accumulating over 100 million passengers, mainly between its three main commercial airports. | ||
The [[President of Morrawia]] does not use any of these airports for travel. Instead, he typically travels by [[Marine One]] from the [[South Lawn|National House South Lawn]] to [[Joint Base Swoboda]], located in suburban | The [[President of Morrawia]] does not use any of these airports for travel. Instead, he typically travels by [[Marine One]] from the [[South Lawn|National House South Lawn]] to [[Joint Base Swoboda]], located in suburban Wallash. From there, he takes [[Air Force One]] to his destination. Joint Base Swoboda was built in 1935. From 1935 to 2010, it was solely an Air Force base, but became a joint Air Force and Naval base in 2010, when Swoboda Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Králowec were merged into a singular entity with the creation of Joint Base Swoboda. | ||
===Utilities=== | ===Utilities=== | ||
{{Main|Králowec Water Services Authority|Králowec Gas}} | {{Main|Králowec Water Services Authority|Králowec Gas}} | ||
[[Králowec Water Services Authority]], also known as KWSA or F.D. Water, is an independent authority of the Králowec, F.D., government that provides drinking water and wastewater collection in the city. KWSA purchases water from the historic [[Králowec Aqueduct]], which is operated by the [[Water Services Committee]]. The water, sourced from the Morawa River, is treated and stored in the city's Kowary, Janák, and Espola reservoirs. The aqueduct provides drinking water for a total of 8.3 million people in the district and a portion of [[Wáwra County]]. The authority also provides sewage treatment services for an additional 2.4 million people in four surrounding | [[Králowec Water Services Authority]], also known as KWSA or F.D. Water, is an independent authority of the Králowec, F.D., government that provides drinking water and wastewater collection in the city. KWSA purchases water from the historic [[Králowec Aqueduct]], which is operated by the [[Water Services Committee]]. The water, sourced from the Morawa River, is treated and stored in the city's Kowary, Janák, and Espola reservoirs. The aqueduct provides drinking water for a total of 8.3 million people in the district and a portion of [[Wáwra County]]. The authority also provides sewage treatment services for an additional 2.4 million people in four surrounding Wallash and Fallaine counties. | ||
FE is the city's biggest electric utility and services 3,023,000 customers in the district and suburban | FE is the city's biggest electric utility and services 3,023,000 customers in the district and suburban Wallash. An 1892 law prohibits overhead wires within much of the historic City of Králowec. As a result, all power lines and telecommunication cables are located underground in downtown Králowec, and traffic signals are placed at the edge of the street. A 2015 plan would bury an additional 163 kilometers of primary power lines throughout the district. | ||
[[Králowec Gas]] is the city's natural gas utility and serves customers in the district and its suburbs. Incorporated by the then [[Imperial Council of Deputies]] in 1843, the company installed the city's first gas lights in the around downtown and what is today known as [[Federal Circle]]. | [[Králowec Gas]] is the city's natural gas utility and serves customers in the district and its suburbs. Incorporated by the then [[Imperial Council of Deputies]] in 1843, the company installed the city's first gas lights in the around downtown and what is today known as [[Federal Circle]]. | ||
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==Crime== | ==Crime== | ||
{{Main|Crime in Králowec, F.D.}} | {{Main|Crime in Králowec, F.D.}} | ||
[[File:MPDC.MFL.WDC.19January2018 (39879686101).jpg|thumb|right|Králowec, F.D. police officers during the escort of the president to the [[National House]].]] | |||
Králowec has historically endured high crime, particularly violent offenses. The city was once described as the ''"murder capital"'' of Morrawia during the early 1970s. The number of murders peaked in 1972 at 563, but then began to decline, reaching an historic low of 73 in 2015, the lowest total since 1965. In 2016, the district's [[Králowec Metropolitan Police Department|Metropolitan Police Department]] tallied 125 homicides. By 2019, citywide reports of both property and violent crimes declined from their most recent highs in the mid-1970s. However, both 2021 and 2022 saw over 200 homicides each, reflecting an upward trends from prior decades. In 2023, D.C. recorded 284 homicides, a 20-year high and the fifth-highest murder rate among the nation's largest cities. Many F.D. residents began to press the city government for refusing to prosecute nearly 70% of arrested offenders in 2022. After months of criticism, the rate of unprosecuted cases dropped to 56% by October 2023—albeit still higher than nine of the past 10 years and almost twice what it was in 2013. In February 2024, the [[Králowec Federal Council|Council of the Federal District of Králowec]] passed a major bill meant to reduce crime in the city by introducing harsher penalties for arrested offenders. Rising crime and gang activities contributed to some local businesses leaving the city. | Králowec has historically endured high crime, particularly violent offenses. The city was once described as the ''"murder capital"'' of Morrawia during the early 1970s. The number of murders peaked in 1972 at 563, but then began to decline, reaching an historic low of 73 in 2015, the lowest total since 1965. In 2016, the district's [[Králowec Metropolitan Police Department|Metropolitan Police Department]] tallied 125 homicides. By 2019, citywide reports of both property and violent crimes declined from their most recent highs in the mid-1970s. However, both 2021 and 2022 saw over 200 homicides each, reflecting an upward trends from prior decades. In 2023, D.C. recorded 284 homicides, a 20-year high and the fifth-highest murder rate among the nation's largest cities. Many F.D. residents began to press the city government for refusing to prosecute nearly 70% of arrested offenders in 2022. After months of criticism, the rate of unprosecuted cases dropped to 56% by October 2023—albeit still higher than nine of the past 10 years and almost twice what it was in 2013. In February 2024, the [[Králowec Federal Council|Council of the Federal District of Králowec]] passed a major bill meant to reduce crime in the city by introducing harsher penalties for arrested offenders. Rising crime and gang activities contributed to some local businesses leaving the city. | ||
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On June 26, 2008, the [[Council of State (Morrawia)|Council of State of Morrawia]] held in ''[[Federal District v. Ṡpaċek]]'' that the city's 1991 handgun ban did not violated the right to keep and bear arms as protected under the [[6th Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution|Sixth Amendment]]. | On June 26, 2008, the [[Council of State (Morrawia)|Council of State of Morrawia]] held in ''[[Federal District v. Ṡpaċek]]'' that the city's 1991 handgun ban did not violated the right to keep and bear arms as protected under the [[6th Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution|Sixth Amendment]]. | ||
In addition to the Metropolitan Police Department, several federal law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction in the city, including the [[ | In addition to the Metropolitan Police Department, several federal law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction in the city, including the [[Federal Investigation Bureau (Morrawia)|Federal Investigation Bureau]], founded in 1905. | ||
==Sister cities== | ==Sister cities== | ||
Králowec, F.D., has twelve official sister city agreements. Each of the listed cities is a national capital except for special partner town of Polipa, the ancestral home of Tristan Palacký's family. Listed in the order each agreement was first established, they are:<br> | Králowec, F.D., has twelve official sister city agreements. Each of the listed cities is a national capital except for special partner town of Polipa, the ancestral home of Tristan Palacký's family. Listed in the order each agreement was first established, they are:<br> | ||
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{{flagicon|Tokuto}} [[Ashita]], [[Tokuto]] (1984)<br> | {{flagicon|Tokuto}} [[Ashita]], [[Tokuto]] (1984)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|La Montilla}} [[Guaitiao]], [[Montilla]] (1985)<br> | {{flagicon|La Montilla}} [[Guaitiao]], [[Montilla]] (1985)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|Niater}} [[Württemberg]], [[Niater]] (1987)<br> | |||
{{flagicon|Shirua}} [[Thesaro]], [[Shirua]] (1996)<br> | {{flagicon|Shirua}} [[Thesaro]], [[Shirua]] (1996)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|Cordomonivence}} [[Cordobenza]], [[Cordomonivence]] (1996)<br> | {{flagicon|Cordomonivence}} [[Cordobenza]], [[Cordomonivence]] (1996)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|New Gough Island}} [[Gallatin]], [[New Gough Island]] (2000)<br> | {{flagicon|New Gough Island}} [[Gallatin]], [[New Gough Island]] (2000)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|Speke}} [[Sczesczołiszin]], [[Speke]] (2006)<br> | {{flagicon|Speke}} [[Sczesczołiszin]], [[Speke]] (2006)<br> | ||
{{flagicon|Tujovaan}} [[Piestujätää]], [[Tujovaan]] (2010)<br> | {{flagicon|Tujovaan}} [[Piestujätää]], [[Tujovaan]] (2010)<br> | ||
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Králowec, F.D.
Federální distrikt Králowec | |
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Etymology: King´s city or King´s homestead | |
Nickname(s): Distrikt, Federál, F.D. (Morrawian: Efdéċko) | |
Motto(s): Gateway to the Nation (Morrawian: Brána do wlasti) | |
Country | Morrawia |
State | Králowec, F.D. |
Founded | November 6th, 857 |
Proclamation to All the Morrawian People | May 1st, 1815 |
Constitution of Morrawia | March 1st, 1836 |
15th Amendment | February 9th, 1868 |
21st Amendment | April 22nd, 1909 |
Founded by | King Jaromír II |
Seat | Seat of the Federal Government of Morrawia |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council government |
• Body | Council of the Federal District of Králowec |
• President-Mayor | Zdenėk Lázeṅský (L) |
• House of Representatives |
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• Senate of the Republic |
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Area | |
• Federal capital city and federal district | 1,917.21 km2 (740.24 sq mi) |
• Land | 1,563.67 km2 (603.74 sq mi) |
• Water | 353.54 km2 (136.50 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Federal capital city and federal district | 8,324,741 |
• Density | 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
• Urban | 5,671,359 |
• Metro | 10,877,070 |
Demonym | Králowecian (Morrawian: Králoweċan) |
Time zone | UTC 0 |
• Summer (DST) | UTC +1 |
Website | fd.gov.mo |
Králowec, F.D. (Morrawian: Federální disktrikt Králowec), formally the Federal District and commonly called Králowec or F.D., is the capital city and federal district of the Republic of Morrawia. The city is on the Morawa River on both banks of the river, and shares land borders with Wallash to its north and west and Fallaine to east. Politically, it is considered a state with full state rights
Králowec, F.D., anchors the southern end of the Southern Valley, one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the Morrawian federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. The city had 10.3 million domestic visitors and 7.8 million international visitors as of 2022.
Already around the mid-5th century CE, a major port near today´s location of Králowec was established by the Poth Empire, which ruled the territory of southern Morrawia in that period. It stood as a major showcase of power for the rising confederation and brought immence wealth into the area by creating new trading routes with previously unknown nations. Empire of Tilicy was the next state in the area, consolidating power of the tribes and creating the frist centralised state in centuries, after the collapse of the Empire of Ahia. On the behalf of King Jaromír II, and moved by continuing prosperity and progress, the economic and political capital of the country was moved near the delta of Morawa River, thus founding Králowec on the November 6th, 857 according to local chroniclers.
Importance of Králowec grew with Morrawia and it was a capital of all kings, queens and emperors since then. In 1245, Králowec University was established as the oldest university in Morrawia. As the imperial capital of Morrawia between 1645-1852, Králowec became a gateway for slaves coming to Morrawia to work in the country. City became a seat for the first legislature in the country´s history, the Imperial Council of Deputies, following Joseph´s I reforms and the adoption of the Summer Constitution.
City became a battleground for countless battles and uprisings during the Great Morrawian Revolution, most notable the Battle of Králowec, which saw republican forces win against highly organized imperial forces with casualties exceeding 10,000 dead. The city would change hands a couple of times during the revolution and after the war, a debate existed on whether to construct a new capital or keep Králowec as the nations sole legal capital. The latter became the truth after Tristan Palacký, general during the war and later first president of Morrawia vehemently denied any efforts for the construction of the new capital with his name or without it, as some of the republican sympathizers at the time proposed.
The Morrawian Constitution in 1836 called for the creation of a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Congress in the same exact territory as the city of Králowec. As such, Králowec, F.D., until 1909, Králowec was a territory without full state rights. The 15th Amendment, February 9th, 1868, granted Králowec the representation in the Federal Congress based on the population of the city. 40 years later, 21st Amendment was ratified in 1909, transforming Králowec, F.D. into the state-like territory with full state rights, though Federal Congress can still override legislation in the state and have certain powers over F.D. affairs. These disputes are however usually resolved with the highest judiciary. Right before the revolution and several decade after the revolution, extensive renovation occurred throughout the city, giving it the look, which can be seen to this day.
Commuters from the city's Wallash and Fallaine suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. The Králowec metropolitan area, which includes parts of Wallash, and Fallaine, is the country's largest metropolitan area, with a 2023 population of 10.8 million residents.
The city hosts the Morrawian federal government and the buildings that house government headquarters, including the National House, the Capitol Building, all three buildings of the highest judiciary, and multiple federal departments and agencies. The city is home to many national monuments and museums, located most prominently on or around the National Mall, including the Arch of the Republic, the Palacký Memorial, and the Gardens of the Founders. It hosts foreign embassies and serves as the headquarters for the many international organizations. Many of the nation's largest industry associations, non-profit organizations, and think tanks are based in the city, including MACR, Morrawian Red Cross, Alabaster Council, Heyrowský Institution, Federal Geographic Society, the Imperial Foundation, Tusar Center, and others.
A locally elected President-Mayor and 30-member council have solely and independently governed the district since 1909, though Federal Congress retains the power to overturn local laws. This however has rarely happened since 1909.
History
Early history (until the 9th century AD)
Already by the Paleolethic era, human settlements were present around today's Králowec with various tribes operating and trading there. Due to its protected location in the bay, these early settlements thrived and early reports of bigger communities are seen from around 4,000 BC. Poth Empire established in early 5th century BC saw several centers of trade, politics and culture and around 450, an important port was established in the area of Králowec serving the whole Bay and southern Thrismari as a whole.
Development in the area was accelerated by the invasion of Morrawia by Ahia in 383 AD, where many of the centralized elements of state were first established. Setbacks in the 7th century were again reversed in the 8th century with the founding of the Empire of Tilicy, creating a centralized state with a strong ruler.
857 saw the founding of Králowec as a center of the Empire of Tilicy and later the newly established Duchy of Morrawia.
High and Late Middle Ages (9th century AD-1645)
The city grew rapidly year by year thanks to it strategic location. By the end of the 12th century, Králowec had become the political, economic, religious, and cultural capital of Morrawia. The Tower Palace, the royal residence, was located at the western end of the city. In 1138, during the reign of Wladislaw I, Králowec undertook the construction of many cathedrals, churches and various other public places, including markets and public squares as the city had become the capital of a Kingdom of Morrawia 7 year prior.
After the marshland next to the river Morawa was filled in from around the 10th century, Králowec's cultural centre began to move to the Left Bank. In 1137, a new city marketplace (today's Walasowo námėstí) replaced the two smaller ones. One of them housed of the Králowec's trade corporation, becoming the city's first municipal government.
In the late 12th century, Filip Irisa extended the city's fortress to defend the city against river invasions from the west, gave the city its first walls between 1190 and 1215, rebuilt its bridges to either side of its central island, and paved its main thoroughfares. In 1245, transformed cathedral school rose into a student-teacher corporation that would become the Králowec University the same year and would draw students from all of Thrismari.
Mid-14th century saw yet another expansion of importance for the city in the form of the creation of the biggest port in all of Morrawia, mostly ordered by king Pṙemysl III, in order to safeguard the Alabaster Gulf.
With 100,000 inhabitants in 1350, Králowec, was the one of the most populous cities in the world. Throughout the years, Králowec would dramatically rise in population, power and influence and by the early sixteenth century, population of the city was 200,000 and by the seventeenth century, the number of citizens reached almost 600,000.
Morrawian Empire (1645-1822)
In 1645, Pṙemysl V (later known as Pṙemysl I) transformed the country into the Empire of Morrawia, concentrating the power in the hands of one sovereign. Králowec became the capital for almost a century already, it was one of the main ports, alongside Veligrad and Kalmary, for slave trade formalized in 1567 by the Veligrad Proclamation.
Several colonial private companies, as well as the Crown Trade Company were present in the city. This changed the ethnic make up of a city considerably and from that point in history, we can see the shift from the homogenous ethnicity profile of the city to the more heterogenous like we see today.
During the late 17th century, Tarhaṅ Kolewský, chief minister of Rudolf I, was determined to make Králowec the most beautiful city in Thrismari. He built seven new bridges, a new chapels, schools, and a palace for himself, the Cardinal Palace. After Kolewský's death in 1690, it was renamed the Rudolfinum Palace, which later became the Grand Imperial Palace. This process of transformation was accelerated by the start of the 18th century, with the gradual decline of imperial power in the world.
Králowec grew in population from about 600,000 in 1640, to 1,200,000 in 1800. After a demolition of city walls, new boulevard named the Imperial Boulevard extended the city west, while the working-class neighbourhood of the Opawy on the eastern side of the city grew increasingly crowded with poor migrant workers from other regions of Morrawia and the world.
Králowec was the center of an explosion of philosophic and scientific activity in the 18th century. Many authors published their works in this period, and scientific brakethroughs fueled mainly by the mention of the external power of Morrawia and the struggle to modernize the country internally to satisfy the population in order to prevent revolts. Králowec was one of the financial capitals of Thrismari, and the Thrismaran center of book publishing, fashion and the manufacture of fine furniture and luxury goods.
19th century saw the greatest expansion of Králowec up to that point, in terms of territory, political importance and cultural centrality. With the international political power of Morrawia crumbling, subsequent sovereigns of the 19th century sought to liberalize, modernize and decentralize the monarchy in order to resolve mounting issues faced by the country. In 1815, Emperor Joseph I published Proclamation to All the Morrawian People, creating first ever constitution, called Summer Constitution, federalizing the empire into 5 regions with Králowec being called the Capital State. The Summer Constitution also laid out individual rights for citizens and minorities, such as colonial subjects, effectively abolishing slavery. Constitutional order in the country was brought about by the Josephinian Code. From the 1840s, massive recontruction of almost every major city in Morrawia, including Králowec had begun, continuing until the end of the century, demolishing large parts of the city and replacing them with wide boulevards and new tall buildings.
Králowec was the important political and cultural focal point during the whole Great Morrawian Revolution with Battle of Králowec and numerous other smaller battles. In that time, population of the city decreased by about a third.
After fierce debates of the Republican movement representatives, Králowec was selected to be capital of the new state, Republic of Morrawia.
19th century to the Great War (1822-1911)
Both Articles of the Republic and the Constitution of Morrawia did not give previously normal voting rights to any citizens on the territory of the newly created Králowec, F.D. Citizens thus could not vote in any Senate or House elections. This caused a great amount of disapproval in the newly founded republic amongst other problems, like nationality and ethnic problems and others. Critics of this arrangement pointed to the Bill of Right (1837), which guaranteed people's right for political represenation. Furthermore, according to the constitution, Králowec, F.D. is under the direct control of the Federal Congress. All 3 Tristan Palacký's administrations tried to resolve this issue with the most significant being the 15th Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution, which granted "the representation of the Králowec federal district to that equal to state representation in the Federal Congress, based on population and not on guidelines set by the Federal Congress."
At the same time, new era of reconstruction gave birth the Federal Circle district on the western side of Králowec. New all-federal district for the employees, departments and ministries of the Morrawian federal government completely transformed previously poor outskirts of the city. Amongst the most notable buildings are the Capitol Building and the National House.
In 1866, a tragedy struck in one of the older buildings by the Old Town of Králowec, which resulted in a fire, that ingulfed most of the west bank on which the city sat. This occurrence was later dubbed the Great Fire of Králowec, which ironically helped with reconstruction of Králowec and gave birth to several new districts.
Králowec Exposition of 1870 catapulted the city's reputation even more internationally after the vast destruction.
The city in this era thrived and by the dawn of the new century, Králowec had a population of almost 2.5 million people. New century also brought the 21st Amendment to the Morrawian Constitution, elevating Králowec, F.D. fully to the status of states, though Federal Congress still retains the right to interefere in specific areas.
Králowec underground rail system was constructed in 1910 as a second of its kind in all of Morrawia.
During the Great War, city was center of ship building and army training with the strategic protected location. National Mall, decorated park in the Federal Circle contains a National Great War Memorial, built in 1920, commemorating fallen Morrawian soldiers.
20th century and 21st century (1911-present)
After the war, an expansion of federal employees in the city accelerated throughout the whole century. In 1922, 1928 and 1930, the city witnissed 3 public lynching/riot events targetting mainly foreigners and minorities, mainly Black Morrawians, fueled mainly by the political climate of the time. Later investigations in the 1970s found the connection between the RPP and the lynching events.
The latter decade saw the only decline in population of Králowec in the 20th century, with over 400,000 leaving, mainly as a result of the political climate.
Králowec was increasingly viewed as frontrunner for social change in the country and various protests in history always organized in Králowec, due to its status as a seat of government. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, the city underwent beautification transformation, separated from the one a century earlier. 1960 were a turbulent decade for the country politically and socially. First, 1964 Morrawian coup attempt threw the city and the whole country into chaos, when the organized group of far-right sympathizers, former RPP members and armed forces officials tried to overthrow the federal government, seeing it as "foreign-bought" and "anti-Morrawian". Almost 3000 people died in the few days of the event, though ultimately, the coup was unsuccessful.
Just four year later, 1968 race riots saw the height of race tensions in the country, destroying vast parts of the city's eastern districts. The subsequent legislations against discrimination and for racial equality had the effect of largely ending these unrests.
Králowec was hit hard by the 1972 Oil Crisis and the following years saw the massive budget increases for the public infrastructure and transportation The same decade saw the height of criminality in the city. In 1983 Králowec and Ambrunn were connected by the first high-speed rail line in Morrawia. Due to this, suburban sprawl hit a peak in 1989 and since than have decline in its enlargement.
2011 saw the series of bombings in the city, worst in the Morrawian history. Bombing occured in 2023 too, when Anaverese operatives detonated an explosive in the Forum Mall in downtown Králowec.
Geography
Králowec, F.D., is located in the Mid-Sunadic region of the Morrawian South Coast. The city has a total area of 1,917.21 square kilometers, of which 1,563.67 square kilometers is land and 353.54 square kilometers is water. The district is bordered by Popowec and Jetelín counties, Fallaine and Wáwra, Hodenow and Loudín counties, Wallash.
The south bank of the Morawa River has two major tributaries, the Wáclawka Creek and Králowec Creek. Králowec Creek, a natural watercourse that once passed through the National Mall, was fully enclosed underground during the 1870s. The creek also formed a portion of the now-filled Králowec City Canal, which allowed passage through the city to the Wáclawka Creek from 1815 until the 1850s.
The highest natural elevation in the district is 315 meters above sea level at Fort Léwy Park in upper northwest Králowec, F.D. The lowest point is sea level at the Morawa River.
The district's parks comprise about 19% of the city's total area, the second-highest among high-density Morrawian cities after Kalmary.
The National Park Service manages most of the city land owned by the Morrawian government. Králowec Marsh Park is an urban forest in southwestern Králowec, which extends through a stream valley that bisects the city and creates a small marshland right by the Bay. Established in 1923, it is the country's third-oldest national park and is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including raccoon, deer, owls, and coyotes.
Other National Park Service properties include the Kurej National Historical Park, the National Mall, Iwan Jáwiš Island, Pawel Záworský Island, Lipowski Square, Malenká Lake Park. The Federal District Department of Parks & Recreation maintains the city's athletic fields and playgrounds, 74 swimming pools, and 102 recreation centers. The Morrawian Ministry of Agriculture operates the Morrawian National Arboretum in Northeast Králowec, F.D.
Climate
Králowec's climate is humid subtropical, or oceanic. Winters are cool to cold with some snow of varying intensity, while summers are hot and humid. Summers are hot and humid with a January daily average of 28 °C and average daily relative humidity around 69%, which can cause moderate personal discomfort. Heat indices regularly approach 40 °C at the height of summer. The combination of heat and humidity in the summer brings very frequent thunderstorms, some of which occasionally produce tornadoes in the area.
Blizzards affect Králowec once every four to six years on average. The most violent storms, often impact large regions of the South Coast. From July 27 to 28, 1922, the city officially received 71 centimeters of snowfall, the largest snowstorm since official measurements began in 1870. According to notes kept at the time, the city received between 76 and 91 centimeters from a snowstorm in January 1772 an around "a grown man" of snow in 1434.
Hurricanes or their remnants occasionally impact the area in late summer and early fall. However, they usually are weak by the time they reach Králowec, partly due to the city's in-bay location. Flooding of the Morawa River, however, caused by a combination of high tide, storm surge, and runoff, has been known to cause extensive property damage in many parts of the city. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
Demographics
Historical population | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1000 | 10,000 | — |
1200 | 75,000 | +650.0% |
1500 | 200,000 | +166.7% |
1700 | 700,000 | +250.0% |
1800 | 1,200,000 | +71.4% |
1850 | 1,804,628 | +50.4% |
1900 | 2,491,302 | +38.1% |
1910 | 3,043,012 | +22.1% |
1920 | 3,990,325 | +31.1% |
1930 | 4,001,338 | +0.3% |
1940 | 4,459,300 | +11.4% |
1950 | 5,830,025 | +30.7% |
1960 | 6,439,213 | +10.4% |
1970 | 6,730,777 | +4.5% |
1980 | 7,583,220 | +12.7% |
1990 | 7,833,104 | +3.3% |
2000 | 7,304,711 | −6.7% |
2010 | 8,003,476 | +9.6% |
2020 | 8,324,741 | +4.0% |
The Morrawian Census Bureau estimates that the district's population was 8,324,741 as of July 2020, up more than 300,000 people since the 2010 Morrawian Census. When measured decade-over-decade, this shows a steady growth over the years. Králowec was the 3rd-most populous place in the Morrawia as of 2020. According to data from 2020, commuters from the suburbs boost the district's daytime population past one million.
The Králowec metropolitan area, which includes the district and surrounding suburbs, is the largest metropolitan area in Morrawia, with an estimated ten million residents as of 2020. With a population exceeding 12 million residents in 2020, it is the largest combined statistical area in the country.
According to 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, conducted by the Ministry of Housing & Development, there were an estimated 54,410 homeless people in Králowec F.D.
According to 2017 Census Bureau data, the population of Králowec, F.D., was 42.1% White, 31.1% Black, and the rest is either Mixed or other ethnic groups from Thuadia, Olivacia etc. Many people from the neighbouring countries, Tokuto, few other Olivacian and other countries make up the significant part of the statistic in Králowec as well.
About 27% of Králowec, F.D. residents were age 18 or younger as of 2010, higher than the Morrawian average of 23%. At 35 years old, the district had the lowest median age compared to the 20 states as of 2010. As of 2010, there were an estimated 187,734 immigrants living in Králowec, F.D. Major sources of immigration include southern Thrismari, western Olivacia and Thuadia.
Cityscape
Králowec combines countless architectural styles across over 1000 years of history. Medieval structures, such as the Gothic Basilica of the Holy Spirited Nation with its flying buttresses and stained glass windows, stand alongside grand Renaissance palaces like the Grand Imperial Palace. The Palace itself began as a fortress in the 12th century before transforming into a royal palace in the 16th century. Its architecture reflects this evolution, with sections showcasing both medieval and Renaissance styles.
The city also features examples of Baroque architecture, exemplified by the Inwalidowna Building, originally a military hospital and now a complex housing museums and monuments. Neoclassical buildings built in the Federal style like the Federal Congress or the National House, built in the 19th century create a visually distinct neighbourhoods west of the Morawa river.
Modern and contemporary architecture has also found its place in the Králowec landscape. Presidential Cultural Center district, designed by Emil Gerín, features a striking design of glass sails that seems to billow in the wind. Right across the street, Urban Palace, an Art Deco complex built in 1957 for the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the city.
As of 2010, new regulations regarding mixing of styles in historical and other districts were enacted to better preserve history and heritage in the city, but despite this over 85% of buildings currently seen in the city were built during the Great Rebuilding Effort between 1840s and the year 1900, when the city undergone a great reconstuction, creating its most famous wide boulevards, planned grid streets and many of the famous districts seen today in Králowec.
Economy
As of 2023, the Králowec metropolitan area, including Federal District as well as parts of Fallaine, and Wallash, was nation's largest metropolitan economy. Its growing and diversified economy has an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs in addition to more traditional jobs rooted in tourism, entertainment, industry, and government.
Between 2010 and 2016, gross domestic product per capita in Králowec, F.D., consistently ranked at the very top among Morrawian states. In 2016, at ₮302,440, its GDP per capita was almost 75% greater than that of Kalmary, which was ranked second in the nation. As of 2022, the metropolitan statistical area's unemployment rate was 6.3%, ranking in the middle out of all metropolitan areas as defined by the Morrawian Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Federal District itself had an unemployment rate of 4.6% during the same time period. In 2019, Králowec, F.D., had the highest median household income in Morrawia.
Federal government
As of July 2022, 15% of people employed in Králowec, F.D., were employed by the federal government. The vast majority of these government employees serve in various executive branch departments, agencies, and institutions. A small percentage serve as temporary staff for presidents, Federal Congress members, or in the federal judiciary.
Many of the region's residents are employed by companies and organizations that do work for the federal government, seek to influence federal policy, or are otherwise related to its work, including law firms, defense contractors, civilian contractors, nonprofit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations, many of which have their headquarters in or near the city for proximity to the federal government. The largest Morrawian government agencies located in or near the city are: the Morrawian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Morrawian Ministry of the Interior, the Morrawian Ministry of Defense, the Morrawian Ministry of Immigration & Border Affairs, and the Morrawian Ministry of Justice.
Diplomacy and global finance
As the national capital, Králowec, F.D. hosts vast majority of foreign missions, including embassies, ambassador's residences, and international cultural centers. Many are concentrated along a stretch of Thunn Avenue known informally as Embassy Row. F.D. is consequently one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It hosts a number of internationally themed festivals and events, often in collaboration with foreign missions or delegations.
The Federal Bank of Morrawia, the central bank of the Republic of Morrawia, is located on Treasury Avenue. Commonly called The Fed, its policies are made by independent board of the Federal Bank. Through monetary policy, the board adjusts various interest rates in the Morrawia, which affects mainly the Morrawian economy.
Private sector and non-profit organizations
According to statistics compiled in 2016, ten of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in Králowec, F.D. In the 2023, Králowec was ranked as being one of the most financial centers in the world, and the most competitive in Morrawia (followed closely by Kalmary, Torín, and Veligrad). Among the largest companies headquartered in the Králowec, F.D., area are Tatra, Union Sunadic Airlines, Jubilee, Alabaster Finances, ARA, HIC, and Kringel Group.
The Králowec, F.D., economy also benefits from being home to many prominent news and media organizations. Among these are The Králowec Post, Magistratus, and Králowec Lupa. Television and radio media organizations either headquartered in or near the city or with large offices in the region, include PBS, NBN, MTS, CCB, TBC, Knowledger, and MPR, and others.
Králowec, F.D., is a leading center for national and international research organizations, especially think tanks engaged in public policy. As of 2020, 8% of the country's think tanks are headquartered in the city. These include the International Institute of Democracy, MACR, Morrawian Red Cross, Alabaster Council, Heyrowský Institution, Federal Geographic Society, the Imperial Foundation.
F.D. is home to many non-profit organizations that engage with issues of domestic and global importance by conducting advanced research, running programs, or public advocacy.
Tourism
Tourism is the city's second-largest industry, after the federal government. In 2022, some 18.1 million visitors contributed a considerable chunk of finances to the local economy. Tourism helps many of the region's other industries, such as lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, shopping, and transportation. It also supports the city's world-class museums and cultural centers.
Culture
The culture of Králowec, F.D. is reflected in its status as the capital of Morrawia, its over 1000 years of history and the presence of the federal government, its large Black and Tokutese populations, and its role as the largest city southern Morrawia region. The presence of the Morrawian federal government, in particular, has been instrumental in developing numerous cultural institutions throughout the city, such as museums and performing arts centers. The history shaped by millions of monarchs, mayors and builders also contributed massively to the cultural background of the settlement. The city's historic Black and Tokutese populations has also helped drive cultural activities and artistic pursuits.
Arts and Music
Králowec, F.D. thrives as a national hub for the performing arts, with a diverse range of venues catering to various tastes. The crown jewel is the National Museum of Arts & Sciences, a prestigious complex housing the Karolík Symphony Orchestra, the Králowec National Opera, and the Králowec Ballet. The city doesn't shy away from celebrating its cultural heritage either, with DOME Theatre serving as a vibrant hub for minorities' performing arts.
Cuisine
Since the late 18th century, Králowec has been famous for its restaurants and great cuisine, food meticulously prepared and artfully presented. A luxury restaurant, King´s Tavern, opened in 1786. Tt became a model for future Králowec restaurants. The restaurant Lesní zwėṙ dates from the same period. The famous Králowec restaurants of the 19th century, including the Králowecký zwon, U Ṙeky, Jiżní kawárna, Dúm U lékaṙe and the Ċerwenka, were mostly located near the theatres on the Imperial Boulevard (today´s Fallaine Avenue). Several of the best-known restaurants in Králowec today appeared during the 18th and 19th century, when the Empire of Morrawia was in decline internationally, however domestic progress was immense.
Today, owing to Králowec's cosmopolitan population, every Morrawian regional cuisine and almost every national cuisine in the world can be found there; the city has more than 9,000 restaurants. The Tambor Guide has been a standard guide to Morrawian restaurants since 1900, awarding its highest award, three stars, to the best restaurants in Morrawia. In 2018, of the 31 Tambor three-star restaurants in Morrawia, fifteen are located in Králowec. These include both restaurants which serve classical Morrawian cuisine, such as Husar, and those which serve non-traditional menus, such as Abstraktýṙ, which combines Morrawian and Olivacian cuisines (mainly from Tokutese and adjacent countries).
Morrawia has several other kinds of traditional eating places. The café arrived in Králowec in the 17th century, and by the 18th century Králowec cafés were centres of the city's political and cultural life. The Kawárna Prokop on the left bank dates from this period. In the 20th century, the cafés of the left bank, especially Rotunda Café, King Wáclaw Café, New Café and Two Bears Café, all still in business, were important meeting places for painters, writers and philosophers.
A bistro is a type of eating place loosely defined as a neighbourhood restaurant with a modest decor and prices and a regular clientele and a congenial atmosphere. Real bistros are increasingly rare in Králowec, due to rising costs, competition, and different eating habits of Králowec diners.
Beginning with the Králowec Exposition of 1870, piwnice became a popular kind of restaurant which featured beer and other beverages served by young women in the national costume associated with the beverage. Now, like cafés, these establishments serve food and drinks throughout the day.
Among the city's signature restaurants from the second half of the 20th cenutry is Jónúw koutek, located on Tomáṡ Luthérský Street since its founding in 1958. The restaurant rose to prominence as a peaceful escape during the violent 1968 race riots in the city. Famous for its mix of several international cuisines, it has been visited by numerous presidents and celebrities over the years. Another culinary hotspot is Union Market in northern F.D, a former farmer's market and wholesale that now houses a large, gourmet food hall.
Museums and Landmarks
Králowec, F.D. is home to many of the country's most visited museums and some of the most visited museums in the world. In 2022, the National Museum of Arts & Sciences and the National Museum of History were the two most visited museums in the country alongside Budín Museum. Overall, Králowec had eight of the 30 most visited museums in Morrawia in 2022. Other notable museums include Sláwa Museum, Welenow Natural Museum, National Congressional Museum and Morrawian Medieval Museum.
Apart from museum, countless landmarks dot the city. One of the most significant one is the National Mall. The National Mall is a park in the center of the Federation Park city district that stretches nearly two miles from the Palacký Memorial to the Morrawian Capitol. The mall often hosts political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Capitol grounds host the National Memorial Day Concert, held each Memorial Day, Capitol August, a concert held each Republic of Morrawia Day. Both concerts are broadcast across the country on PBS. In the evening on the Twenty-first of August, the park hosts a large fireworks show.
The Federal Monument is near the center of the mall, south of the National House. Directly northwest of the Federal Monument are the Gardens of the Founders, which includes a garden, park, pond, and a memorial to the signers of Morrawian Articles of the Republic. Kolben Tower is also a significant landmark, towering about the newer parts of the city from the 19th century. Also on the mall is the National Great War Memorial, the 1964 Coup Attempt Memorial, Morrawian Veterans Memorial and the Peoples´ Memorial of Morrawia.
Numerous historic landmarks are located outside the National Mall, mainly from medieval and the imperial era of the city. Among these are the Norrad Palace, the Treasury Building, Tesaurský Palace, the National Cathedral, the Basilica of the Holy Spirited Nation, the Frantiṡek Duras National Historic Site, Palacký's Cottage and the Imperial Atrocities Memorial. The Pillar House, which was the building that presidents Tristan Palacký and partly Boleslaw Keiser and their administrations moved into before the completion of the National House in 1869, is now a historic museum and popular tourist destination.
Parks
There are many parks, gardens, squares, and circles throughout Králowec. The city has 3,500 parks and greenspaces, comprising almost a 40% of its land area. Consequently, 95% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. According to the nonprofit Plebiscite, Králowec ranked first among the 50 largest Morrawian cities for its public parks, based on indicators such as accessibility, the share of land reserved for parks, and the amount invested in green spaces.
Morrawian Constitutional Park, located in west of the Morawa River, is the largest park in the city and is part of the National Mall. Located on the northern side of the National House, Lipowski Square is a historic public square with a manicured natural reserve attached to it, administered by the National Park Service. Named after the Wilhelm Lipowski, an eighth President of Morrawia and big promoter of natural reserves, creating the first national park in Morrawia in 1896. The houses bordering Lipowski Square have served as the home to many notable figures throughout history, including first ladies, ministers and government ambassadors. Located next to the square and on Fallaine Avenue across from the National House is the Maroon House, which serves as the primary state guest house for the Morrawian president.
There are several river islands in Králowec, F.D., including Legion Island in the Morawa River, which hosts the Legion National Memorial and a number of trails. Johan Baldér Island, also in the Morawa, is home to the Historical Scientific Memorial Grove and a marina. Kingsman Island, in the Wáclawka Creek, is home to Kingsman Golf Course and a public park with trails.
Other parks, gardens, and squares include Wladislaw I Royal Gardens, Meridian Hill Park, the White Meadow, Wáclawka Park, Flétňanka Park, Eduard Palacký Park, Saint Francis Square, Iha Tsurayaki Square and Lány Park. There are a large number of traffic circles and circle parks in Králowec, F.D., including Slawík Circle, Hortec Circle, Sójný Circle, Ṡermýn Circle, Krameṡ Circle, Palacký Circle, and others.
The Morrawian National Arboretum is a dense arboretum in northeast F.D. filled with gardens and trails. Its most notable landmark is the National Democracy Columns monument.
Sports
Team | League | Sport | Venue | Neighborhood | Capacity | Founded (moved to Králowec area) |
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Králowec Commanders | NFL | Football | Parc Arena | Landowy Bṙehy, Wallash | 75,000 | 1930 (1938) |
Králowec Wizards | MBA | Men's Basketball | Captains Prime Arena | Jiżní Mėsto | 22,800 | 1959 (1968) |
Králowec Nationals | MBL | Baseball | Republicans Park | Hedoṅ | 39,500 | 1970 (2001) |
Králowec Capitals | NHL | Ice hockey | Captain Prime Arena | Jiżní Mėsto | 22,800 | 1971 |
F.D. United | MRL | Men's Rugby | Tatra Arena | Welemín | 20,000 | 1995 |
Králowec Mystics | WMBA | Women's Basketball | Southern City Arena | Jiżní Mėsto | 6,000 | 1999 |
Králowec Spirit | NWRL | Women's Rugby | Tatra Arena | Welemín | 20,000 | 2008 |
Králowec, F.D. is one of 9 cities in Morrawia with teams from the primary four major professional men's sports and is home to one major professional women's team. The Králowec Republicans of Morrawian Baseball League are the most popular sports team in the District, as of 2019. They play at Republicans Park, which opened in 2009. The Králowec Commanders of the National Football League play at Parc Arena in nearby Landowy Bṙehy, Wallash. The Králowec Founders of the Morrawian Basketball Association and the Králowec Captains of the National Hockey League play at Captain Prime Arena in the city's Jiżní Mėsto neighborhood. The Králowec Queens of the Women's Morrawian Basketball Association play at Southern City Arena. F.D. United of Major Rugby League and the Králowec Presidents of the National Women's Rugby League play at Tatra Arena.
The city's teams have won a combined 15 professional league championships over their respective histories.
Other professional and semi-professional teams in Králowec, F.D. include DC Defenders of the MPL and others. The Hans Kulhmann Tennis Center in National Quarter hosts the Králowec Open, a joint men's 500- and women's 500-level tennis tournament, every summer in late November and early December. Králowec, F.D. has two major annual marathon races, the Armed Forces Marathon, held every March, and the TFH Marathon, held each November. The Armed Forces Marathon began in 1965 and is sometimes called "The People's Marathon" because it is the largest marathon that does not offer prize money to participants.
The district's four NAAM Division I teams are the Morrawian Lions of Kings' University, Tristan Palacký Revolutionaries of Tristan Palacký University, the Morrawian Scientists of Otakar III University, and the Hermann's Inventors of Hermann University. The Otakar III men's basketball team is the most notable and also plays at Southern City Arena. Králowec, F.D. area's regional sports television network is Capital Sports Network, and was known as NBN Sports Králowec until September 2023.
City government
The Federal District has a mayor–council mixed government that operates under Morrawian Constitution and 15th and the 21st Amendment. Both Amendments gave Králowec more power to govern itself and established it as a state-like entity in the Morrawian federal system. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs to this day, creating tension in the populace.
Politics
Morrawian Constitution grants the Federal Congress "exclusive jurisdiction" over the city. The district did not have an elected local government until the passage of the 1909 21st Amendment. The Amendment gave Králowec and equal status to other states, devolved certain Congressional powers to an elected president-mayor and the Králowec Federal Council. However, Federal Congress retains the right to review and overturn certain laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs.
Králowec, F.D., is overwhelmingly politically Liberal, having voted for the Liberal presidential candidate solidly since it was granted electoral votes in 1909, expect in 1964 elections, when it voted Republican.
Each of the city's thirty districts elects a single member of the council to the KFC. The council chair is also elected by the council. There are 32 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) elected by small neighborhood districts. ANCs can issue recommendations on all issues that affect residents. Government agencies take their advice under careful consideration. The attorney general of the Federal District is elected to a four-year term.
Králowec, F.D., observes all federal holidays and also celebrates some of its own. The flag of Králowec, F.D., was adopted in 1923 and is a variation on Tristan Palacký's family coat of arms and number of original settlements in the area in the form of stripes.
Federal Congress interventions debate
F.D. enjoys most of the rights and privileges accorded to them. However, the Federal Congress retains certain powers to intervene in its affairs. This disparity in treatment has fueled a long-standing debate regarding the limitations placed on F.D.'s autonomy by the Morrawian government and accelerated movements advocating for less federal intervention.
Proponents of the current system argue that, due to its status as the seat of the federal government, F.D. requires special oversight. They maintain that unchecked local legislation could potentially obstruct the smooth functioning of national institutions. Opponents, however, view these interventions as an infringement on F.D.'s self-determination. They contend that the city's residents deserve the same level of autonomy as those in other states, and that the current system unfairly restricts their right to local governance.
In 2018, Ministry of Justice of Morrawia formally assigned District Reform Commission to look into possible changes in the current setup between Králowec, F.D. and Morrawian Federal Government.
Homelessness
The city passed a law that requires shelter to be provided to everyone in need when the temperature drops below freezing. Since F.D. does not have enough shelter units available, every winter it books hotel rooms in the suburbs with an average cost around ₮400 for a night. According to the F.D. Department of Human Services, during the winter of 2012 the city spent ₮8,119,047 on putting homeless families in hotels, and budgeted ₮12.4 million on hotel beds in 2013.
Education
Western District Public Schools (WDPS) and Eastern District Public Schools (EDPS) are the two sole public school districts in the city, operating the city's 2,650 public schools. The number of students in public schools steadily decreased for from 1990s until 2009. In the 2010–11 school year, 553,920 students were enrolled in the public school system. Historically, both districts were one of the highest-cost, yet lowest-performing school systems in the country, in terms of both infrastructure and student achievement. From 2010 onwards, various administrations made sweeping changes to the system by closing schools, replacing teachers, firing principals, and using private education firms to aid curriculum development.
Federal District Public Charter School Board monitors the 43 public charter schools in the city. Due to the perceived problems with the traditional public school system, enrollment in public charter schools had by 2000 steadily increased. As of 2010, F.D. charter schools had a total enrollment of about 43,000, a 9% increase from the prior year. The district is also home to 81 private schools and academies, which enrolled approximately 31,000 students in 2010.
Higher education
The National University of Králowec (NUK) is a public university providing undergraduate and graduate education. Federally chartered universities include Morrawian Royal College (MRC), Sunadic University, Tristan Palacký University (TPU), Otakar III University (OU), and Hermann University (HU). Private universities include the Protestant University of Morrawia (PUM), the Kazimír Lawénský University, Adrian Nowý School of Advanced International Studies (ANSAIS), Alabaster College of Art & Design and Trinity College of Králowec. The Králowec University, the oldest school in the capital, acts as a prime general education facility in Králowec as well as being the oldest university in all of Morrawia.
The city's medical research institutions include Králowec Hospital Center and Presidential Medical Center for Children. The city is home to five medical schools and associated teaching hospitals.
Libraries
Králowec, F.D., has dozens of public and private libraries and library systems, including the Federal District Public Library system. Josef Almara & Jan Jánský Library, a research library and museum located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, houses one of the world's largest collection of material related medieval science.
National Library of the Federal Congress
The National Library of the Federal Congress is the research library that officially serves the Morrawian Federal Congress and is considered the national library of Morrawia. It is a complex of three buildings: Edward Soukup Building, Benedikt Augustýn Building and Wladislaw Marwan Memorial Building, all located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Soukup Building houses the library's reading room and several museum exhibits.
Federal District Public Library
The Federal District Public Library operates 145 neighborhood locations including the landmark Tomáṡ Luthérský Memorial Library.
Media
Králowec, F.D., is a prominent center for national and international media. The Králowec Post, founded in 1868, is the city's oldest and most-read local daily newspaper. "The Post", as it is popularly called, is well known as the newspaper that exposed the Wenetia scandal. It had the sixth-highest readership of all news dailies in the country in 2016. The Post is headquartered at Saint Francis Square just north of Morawċík Street in downtown Králowec.
The Morrawian Way is a major national general interest daily newspaper and popular among conservatives. The alternative weekly Králowec City Scroll, with a circulation of 67,000, is also based in the city and has a substantial readership in the Králowec area. The Sunadic magazine, which has covered politics, international affairs, and cultural issues since 1877, is headquartered at the Wenetia complex in Králowec.
Several community and specialty papers focus on neighborhood and cultural issues, including the weekly Králowec Lupa and Metro Weekly, which focus on LGBT issues; the Králowec Jay and The Králowec Olivacian, which highlight topics of interest to the community from countries of Olivacia; and neighborhood newspapers published by The Local Papers. Congressional Ear, The Capitol, Magistratus, and Public Caller newspapers focus exclusively on issues related to the Federal Congress and the federal government. Other publications based in Králowec include the Natural magazine and political publications such as The Králowec Examiner, The President, and Králowec Monthly. Morrawia Today, which is one of the largest newspaper in the country as measured by circulation, as well as its parent company Tribune, which is the largest newspaper publisher in Morrawia, are both headquartered in nearby Weselá, Wallash.
The Králowec metropolitan area is the second-largest television media market in the nation, with five million homes, representing approximately 6% of the country's television market. Several media companies and cable television channels have their headquarters in the area, including M1, Radio United, the Natural Channel, Old Historian Networks, Morrawian Public Radio (MPR), Planetary Wonders Channel, Knowledger Channel (in Stṙíbrné Wary, Wallash), and PBS (in Popowec County, Fallaine). The headquarters of Voice of Morrawia, the Morrawian government's international news service, is near the Capitol in southeast Králowec, F.D.
The city is served by two local MPR affiliates, KLPR and KSRS.
Infrastructure
Králowec, F.D. has a number of different modes of transportation available for use. Commuters have a major influence on travel patterns, with only 28% of people employed in Králowec, F.D. commuting from within the city, whereas 33.5% commute from the nearby Wallash suburbs, 22.7% from Fallaine, and the rest from Králowec, F.D.'s outlying suburbs.
Streets and highways
There are 13,200 kilometers of streets, parkways, and avenues in the district. Due to the freeway revolts of the 1950s and 1960s, much of the proposed interstate highway system through the middle of Králowec was never built. Interstates 20 and 55, with the latter one being the nation's major south-to-north highway, bend around the district to form the eastern portion of the Capital Ringway. A portion of the proposed highway funding was directed to the region's public transportation infrastructure instead. The interstate highway that continue into Králowec, M-65, is the only highway going through the city, though it bypasses most of the residential areas.
According to a 2017 study, Králowec-area commuters spent 140 hours a year in traffic delays, which tied with Torín for having the nation's worst road congestion. However, 68% of Králowec-area commuters take public transportation to work, the second-highest rate in the country. An additional 24% of D.C. commuters walked to work and 8% traveled by bycicle in 2017.
Cycling
In May 2022, the city celebrated the expansion of its bike lane network to 950 kilometers, a 20 percent increase from 2015. Of those kilometers, 394 kilometers were protected bike lanes. 250 kilometers of bike trails. As of January 2023, most of these are partly funded through federal local development funds.
F.D. is part of the regional Králowec Bikerrr program. Started in 2012, it is one of the largest bicycle sharing systems in the country. As of February 2024, the program had 12,340 bicycles and 750 stations. A preceding BBFD pilot program had begun in 2009.
Walkability
A 2021 study by Citizens on Foot ranked Králowec, F.D. the third-most walkable city in the country. According to the study, the most walkable neighborhoods are Kowalka, Ulrichow, and Karlín. In 2015, the Králowec Metropolitan Area had the fifth lowest percentage of workers who commuted by private automobile with majority taking public transport to work when commuting.
In addition to that, since 2008, many of the streets in Králowec have been converted in to pedestrian-only pathways with reported 120% increase in activity in these area reported over the past 15 years.
River crossings
There are multiple transportation methods to cross the city's two rivers, the Morawa River and smaller the Wáclawka Creek. There are numerous bridges that take cars, trains, pedestrians, and bikers across the rivers. Among these are Palacký Memorial Bridge, the National Street Bridges, Jan Wlasec Bridge, Karel Tusar Bridge, Karel Abrahám Bridge, and To'Rewuii Makka Appanoo Bridge.
There are also ferries and water cruises that cross the Morawa River. One of these is the Morawa Water Taxi, operated by Ṡkoda Cruises, which goes between the Lomunice Garden, all the way to the National Harbour and Jeseník Island.
Rail
The Králowec Transit Authority (KTA) operates the Králowec Metro, the city's rapid transit rail system. The system serves Králowec, F.D. and its Fallaine and Wallash suburbs. Metro opened on 1st November, 1910, and consists of seventeen lines (each one color coded), 338 stations, and 301 kilometers of track. Metro is the busiest rapid transit system in the country and one of the busiest in Thrismari. It operates mostly as a deep-level subway in more densely populated parts of the F.D. metropolitan area (including most of the District itself), while most of the suburban tracks are at surface level or elevated. Metro is known for its iconic different-style interiors of each station on each line. It is also known for having long escalators in some of its underground stations as it has one of the deepest station anywhere in the world.
Republic Station is the city's main train station and serves approximately 250,000 people each day. Following renovations in 2011, Republic Station became Králowec's primary intercity bus transit center. Tied to the station are high speed rail platforms connecting Králowec to the rest of the country.
Králowec, F.D. is known for its trams. There were plans to demolish these in the 1960s. This however never happened, mainly thanks to preassure from conservationist groups in the city and as of 2016, Králowec's Metrotrams bolsters one of the densest network of streetcars in the country. Trolleys were also very common in the past, though the last ones were decomissioned in the 1990s.
Bus
Two main public bus systems operate in Králowec, F.D. Metrobus, operated by the Králowec Transit Authority (KTA), is the primary public bus system in Králowec, F.D. Serving more than 900,000 riders each weekday, it is one of the nation's largest bus systems by annual ridership. The city also operates its own FD Circle Rider bus system, which connects commercial and touristic areas within central Králowec. The FD Circle Rider costs only ₮4 to ride and is composed of six distinct routes that cover central F.D. and suburban Okály, Wallash. The FD Circle Rider is run via a public-private partnerships between the Federal District Department of Transportation, NWFK, and FD Dopravní Inc. The bus system services each stop approximately every 15 minutes.
Many other public bus systems operate in the various jurisdictions of the Králowec region outside of the city in suburban Fallaine and Wallash. Among these are the Jetelín Connector in Jetelín County, Fallaine; SPEED in Pálawa, Wallash, and Lítaċ in Wáwra and Hodenow County, Wallash. There are also numerous commuter buses that residents of the wider Králowec region take to commute into the city for work or other events. Among these are the Loudín County Transit Commuter Bus and the Fallaine Transit Administration Commuter Bus.
The city also has several bus lines used by tourists and others visiting the city, including Great Bus Tours, Old Town Tours, and FD Trails. The city also has many charter buses used in carrying young students and other tourists from across the country to the city and region's historic sites. These buses are often found parked beside the city's most notable tourist attractions, including the National Mall.
Air
Three major airports serve the district, though only one of them is within the city's borders. Two of these major airports are located in suburban Fallaine and western Králowec. The latter one Palacký National Airport, which is located in Palackého sady, Králowec F.D. This airport provides primarily domestic flights and has the lowest number of passengers of the three airports in the region. The busiest by number of total passengers and international flights is Králowec International Airport (KIA), located in Jetelín County, Fallaine about 25 kilometers northeast of the city. The largest by land size and amount of facilities is Králowec Wolynė International Airport, located in Wolynė, Fallaine, about 15 kilometers east of the city.
KIA has the most international passenger traffic of any airport in the whole nation. Each of these three airports also serves as a hub for a major American airline: Palacký National Airport is a hub for Union Sunadic Airlines, Králowec International is a major hub for Air Morrawia and its subsidiaries, and KWIA is an operating base for Southern Airlines. In 2018, the Králowec, F.D. area was one of the busiest airport systems in the world by passenger traffic, accumulating over 100 million passengers, mainly between its three main commercial airports.
The President of Morrawia does not use any of these airports for travel. Instead, he typically travels by Marine One from the National House South Lawn to Joint Base Swoboda, located in suburban Wallash. From there, he takes Air Force One to his destination. Joint Base Swoboda was built in 1935. From 1935 to 2010, it was solely an Air Force base, but became a joint Air Force and Naval base in 2010, when Swoboda Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Králowec were merged into a singular entity with the creation of Joint Base Swoboda.
Utilities
Králowec Water Services Authority, also known as KWSA or F.D. Water, is an independent authority of the Králowec, F.D., government that provides drinking water and wastewater collection in the city. KWSA purchases water from the historic Králowec Aqueduct, which is operated by the Water Services Committee. The water, sourced from the Morawa River, is treated and stored in the city's Kowary, Janák, and Espola reservoirs. The aqueduct provides drinking water for a total of 8.3 million people in the district and a portion of Wáwra County. The authority also provides sewage treatment services for an additional 2.4 million people in four surrounding Wallash and Fallaine counties.
FE is the city's biggest electric utility and services 3,023,000 customers in the district and suburban Wallash. An 1892 law prohibits overhead wires within much of the historic City of Králowec. As a result, all power lines and telecommunication cables are located underground in downtown Králowec, and traffic signals are placed at the edge of the street. A 2015 plan would bury an additional 163 kilometers of primary power lines throughout the district.
Králowec Gas is the city's natural gas utility and serves customers in the district and its suburbs. Incorporated by the then Imperial Council of Deputies in 1843, the company installed the city's first gas lights in the around downtown and what is today known as Federal Circle.
Crime
Králowec has historically endured high crime, particularly violent offenses. The city was once described as the "murder capital" of Morrawia during the early 1970s. The number of murders peaked in 1972 at 563, but then began to decline, reaching an historic low of 73 in 2015, the lowest total since 1965. In 2016, the district's Metropolitan Police Department tallied 125 homicides. By 2019, citywide reports of both property and violent crimes declined from their most recent highs in the mid-1970s. However, both 2021 and 2022 saw over 200 homicides each, reflecting an upward trends from prior decades. In 2023, D.C. recorded 284 homicides, a 20-year high and the fifth-highest murder rate among the nation's largest cities. Many F.D. residents began to press the city government for refusing to prosecute nearly 70% of arrested offenders in 2022. After months of criticism, the rate of unprosecuted cases dropped to 56% by October 2023—albeit still higher than nine of the past 10 years and almost twice what it was in 2013. In February 2024, the Council of the Federal District of Králowec passed a major bill meant to reduce crime in the city by introducing harsher penalties for arrested offenders. Rising crime and gang activities contributed to some local businesses leaving the city.
According to a 2018 report, 57,000 residents are ex-convicts. An estimated 1,000–1,500 offenders return to the city from prison every year.
On June 26, 2008, the Council of State of Morrawia held in Federal District v. Ṡpaċek that the city's 1991 handgun ban did not violated the right to keep and bear arms as protected under the Sixth Amendment.
In addition to the Metropolitan Police Department, several federal law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction in the city, including the Federal Investigation Bureau, founded in 1905.
Sister cities
Králowec, F.D., has twelve official sister city agreements. Each of the listed cities is a national capital except for special partner town of Polipa, the ancestral home of Tristan Palacký's family. Listed in the order each agreement was first established, they are:
Polipa, Morrawia (1941)
Jahgajh City, Kakland (1950)
Mukarda, Khirmania (1971)
Guri, Riamo (1982)
Ashita, Tokuto (1984)
Guaitiao, Montilla (1985)
Württemberg, Niater (1987)
Thesaro, Shirua (1996)
Cordobenza, Cordomonivence (1996)
Gallatin, New Gough Island (2000)
Sczesczołiszin, Speke (2006)
Piestujätää, Tujovaan (2010)