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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                     = Sydalon
| name                   = Sydalon
| official_name          =''Sydalon Capitale''
| official_name          =
| settlement_type        = City
| settlement_type        = [[wikipedia:Capital city|Capital city]]
| image_skyline          = <imgur w=250>3b6QIzQ.png</imgur>
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| image_alt              =  
| image_alt              = City of Sydalon.jpg
| image_caption          = From top, clockwise left to right: City skyline, Gate of Peace, Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, Monument of Bohemond I, Latin bridge over the Sidon River, Dido IV Adificiuu
| image_caption          = From top, clockwise left to right: City skyline, Gate of Peace, Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, Monument of Bohemond I, Latin bridge over the Sidon River, Elissa IV Edivichu
| image_flag              = <imgur w=100>1DsB7jA.png</imgur>
| image_flag              = Flag of Sydalon (city).svg
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| image_seal              = Coat of Arms of Sydalon (city).svg
| seal_type             = Coat of Arms
| seal_type               = Coat of Arms
| nickname                = ''Civitas Sancti'' (The Holy City), ''Civitas Christi'' (City of Christ)
| nickname                = ''Civitas Sancti'' (The Holy City), ''Civitas Christi'' (City of Christ)
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| subdivision_type        = Country
| subdivision_type        = Country
| subdivision_name        = [[Sydalon]]
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|Sydalon}}
| subdivision_type1      =County
| subdivision_type1      = [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|Domain]]
| subdivision_name1      = Sydalon
| subdivision_name1      = {{flagicon|Sydalon|royal}} [[Royal Domain]]
| subdivision_type2      = Diocese
| subdivision_type2      = [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Provinces|Province]]
| subdivision_name2      = Capitale
| subdivision_name2      = Elysia
|subdivision_type3             = Subdivisions
|subdivision_type3       = Subdivisions
|subdivision_name3             =[[Sydalon (city)#Subdivisions|15 districts]]
|subdivision_name3       = [[Sydalon (city)#Subdivisions|15 districts]]
| established_title      = Established
| established_title      = Established
| established_date        = 170 BC
| established_date        = 170 BC
| founder                =  
| founder                =  
| leader_party            = {{wp|Independent|I}}
| leader_party            =  
| leader_title           = Mayor
| leader_title            = [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Royal Domain|Royal Warden]]
| leader_name            = Desiderius Aglukark
| leader_name            = [[Michael of Dakmoor|The Prince Consort]]
| leader_party2          =
| leader_title2          = [[List of subnational rulers and viceroys in Sydalon#Royal Domain|Seneschal]]
| leader_name2           = Frederic de Seracino
| leader_party3          =
| leader_title3          = Mayor
| leader_name3            = Desiderius Aglukark
| population_total        = 432,892
| population_total        = 432,892
| population_rank        = 2nd in [[Sydalon]]
| population_rank        = 2nd in [[Sydalon]]
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'''Sydalon''' ({{wp|Maltese language|Alalian}}: ''Sidaln'') is the capital of [[Sydalon]], a special [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Diocese|diocese]] (named ''Capitale''), the County of Sydalon. Sydalon also serves as the administrative headquarters of the [[Order of Saint Joseph]]. With 432,892 residents, it is the country's [[Sydalon#Major cities|second-most populous city]], and nearly 650,000 in its urban area. Sydalon is located on the eastern portion of the country, 25 kilometers from the Periclean Sea, and sits along the banks of the Sydon River, from which it derives it's name. The city is often referred to as ''Civitas Sancti'' (The Holy City) or ''Civitas Christi'' (City of Christ).
'''Sydalon''' ({{wp|Maltese language|Alalian}}: ''Sidaln'') is the capital of [[Sydalon]], a special [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Diocese|diocese]] (named ''Capitale''), the County of Sydalon. Sydalon also serves as the administrative headquarters of the [[Order of Saint Joseph]]. With 432,892 residents, it is the country's [[Sydalon#Major cities|second-most populous city]], and nearly 650,000 in its urban area. Sydalon is located on the eastern portion of the country, 25 kilometers from the Periclean Sea, and sits along the banks of the Sydon River, from which it derives it's name. The city is often referred to as ''Civitas Sancti'' (The Holy City) or ''Civitas Christi'' (City of Christ).


The city's history spans over two millennia and is widely regarded as a major Christian holy site. Originally founded as a small village, Sydalon served as a [[Latium|Latin]] legionary outpost following the final Latin-Aradian War. The city grew in prominence due to its role in early Christian history. The holiness of Sydalon in Christianity is reinforced due to {{wp|Jesus|Jesus's}} preaching and subsequent crucifixion in the city. It remained under Latin control until the collapse and retraction of the Latin Empire in the 10th century, where it fell under control of native states. The city began to take its modern form during the [[Crusades (Ajax)|Crusading era]], where Belisarian {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Catholic}} crusaders established a series of crusader holdings and crusader kingdoms.
The city's history spans over two millennia and is widely regarded as one of the most important Christian holy sites. Originally founded as a small village, Sydalon served as a [[Latium|Latin]] legionary outpost following the final Latin-Aradian War. The city grew in prominence due to its role in early Christian history. The holiness of Sydalon in Christianity is reinforced due to {{wp|Jesus|Jesus's}} preaching and subsequent crucifixion on the city's [[Fabria|Fabrian Hill]]. It remained under Latin control until the collapse and retraction of the Latin Empire in the 10th century, where it fell under control of Germanic [[Sidlun|Kingdom of Sidlun]].  
==History==
 
==Geography and climate==
Sydalon began taking its modern form following the [[Crusades (Ajax)|Crusading era]], where Belisarian {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Catholic}} crusaders established a series of crusader holdings and crusader kingdoms. It has since served as the capital of the crusader kingdom. Sydalon has been the seat of the Papacy since the founding of the Catholic Church in 1st century CE to 950 and again from 1679 to the present.
==Government and politics==
 
===Municipal administration===
The Sydalon City Council is the chief legislative body of the city government, and is composed of 25 elected members and an appointed mayor, who serves a term of 6 years. The current mayor is Desiderius Aglukark is in his second term, and was first appointed by [[Jordan IX of Sydalon|King Jordan IX]] in 2001. Members of city council are considered part-time legislators, all members holding regular full-time jobs, with limited salaries for governmental work. While a part-time legislature, seats are highly coveted and often considered a key entry point for individuals wishing to earn a [[Senate of Sydalon|Senate]] seat. As a result of this, political factions in the city council are especially strong due to the competitive nature of local elections.  
===Subdivisions===
==Culture==
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Latest revision as of 11:36, 12 May 2021

Sydalon
Capital city
Flag of Sydalon
Flag
Official seal of Sydalon
Coat of Arms
Nickname(s): 
Civitas Sancti (The Holy City), Civitas Christi (City of Christ)
Country Sydalon
DomainSydalon Royal Domain
ProvinceElysia
Subdivisions15 districts
Established170 BC
Government
 • Royal WardenThe Prince Consort
 • SeneschalFrederic de Seracino
 • MayorDesiderius Aglukark
Population
 (2017)
 • Total432,892
 • Rank2nd in Sydalon
DemonymSydalene
Time zoneUTC-1 (WBT)

Sydalon (Alalian: Sidaln) is the capital of Sydalon, a special diocese (named Capitale), the County of Sydalon. Sydalon also serves as the administrative headquarters of the Order of Saint Joseph. With 432,892 residents, it is the country's second-most populous city, and nearly 650,000 in its urban area. Sydalon is located on the eastern portion of the country, 25 kilometers from the Periclean Sea, and sits along the banks of the Sydon River, from which it derives it's name. The city is often referred to as Civitas Sancti (The Holy City) or Civitas Christi (City of Christ).

The city's history spans over two millennia and is widely regarded as one of the most important Christian holy sites. Originally founded as a small village, Sydalon served as a Latin legionary outpost following the final Latin-Aradian War. The city grew in prominence due to its role in early Christian history. The holiness of Sydalon in Christianity is reinforced due to Jesus's preaching and subsequent crucifixion on the city's Fabrian Hill. It remained under Latin control until the collapse and retraction of the Latin Empire in the 10th century, where it fell under control of Germanic Kingdom of Sidlun.

Sydalon began taking its modern form following the Crusading era, where Belisarian Catholic crusaders established a series of crusader holdings and crusader kingdoms. It has since served as the capital of the crusader kingdom. Sydalon has been the seat of the Papacy since the founding of the Catholic Church in 1st century CE to 950 and again from 1679 to the present.

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