Deopolis

Deopolis
Capital city
From top, left to right: St. Murphy's Cathedral, ancient Friulian temple on the outskirts of the city, the Leotine Hall in Leotine Chapel, Castuhinga dox Anmua, and a view of the city from Milvian Heights
Etymology: Aroman for "City of God"
Nickname(s):  Ziogolora (Friulian, historical) Capital Caput dox Salveae (Salvian) Capital of Salvians Throne of St. Peter
Motto(s):  Atua dox Amare, Atua dox Iustito "God of Love, God of Justice"
Country	Salvia
Region	Ziogolora
Province	Deopolis
Communes	Aslanai Copiatoli Gaumonte Marcati
Founded	6th century BC
Administrative division	4 communes
Government
• Mayor	Petior Hialgo (TP)
Area
• Capital city	105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi)
Population  (1 January 2020 (est))
• Capital city	2,232,198
• Density	21,000/km2 (55,000/sq mi)
• Metro	4,535,901
Demonym	Deopolisian(s)
Time zone	UTC+3 (Central Adlantic Time)
Salvian Postal Code (SPC)	00001–00020, 00023

Deopolis, known in Salvian as Deopolia, is the capital of Salvia, as well as the regional capital of the Ziogolora region. With a population of 2,232,198, it is the most populated city in Salvia and the third largest in Marenesia. The city is also the center of the Deopolis Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 4,535,901, making it the most populous metropolitan city in Salvia. It sits on the eastern seaboard of Salvia and borders the Ascloni region to the north and the Lavazza region to the south.

Founded under the name of Ziogolana sometime in the 6th century BC, the city grew in size and prominence during the First Salvian Imperium and became the imperial capital, and is regarded by many as the first metropolis in Marenesia. Falling into ruin amidst constant sackings during political turmoil in the 7th century AD, the area remained largely uninhabited until its reconstruction by King Joseph I, who upon coronation declared it the capital. The city was swiftly repopulated and acted as the capital of the Holy Salvian Catholic Empire for most of its 6 century history. Popes and Salvian kings promoted the sciences, culture, and banking in order to make Deopolis the cultural and economic capital of Marenesia - they largely succeeded, with Deopolis becoming one of the major centers of the early modern Renaissance (Salvian: Magnaere Progresient) as a result. During this period, poets and artists such as Eugune de la Rose and Bero Carcinitti would coin the nickname "Capital of Salvians" (Salvian: Caput dox Salveae) as the capital became the center of bourgeoisie and noble Salvian life during the early modern era.