Chenhai

Template:Infobox Settlement Chenhai (Classic Zhenian: 陳海), formally known as Chenhai Special Metropolitan City (Classic Zhenian: 陳海特別市), is the capital and most populous city of Zhenia, being the world's second-most populous city. Located in the central-east coast of Zhenia around the estuaries of the Taimir River, it is administered by the Chenhai Capital District, divided into 20 urban districts. It borders Zhongwu Province to its north and west and Jinhai Province to the south, while facing the Gulf of Zhen to the east. Along with three and five counties in Zhongwu and Jinhai Provinces respectively, it is a part of the national capital region, the largest metropolitan region in the nation.

A city between historical heritage and modernity, Chenhai is a cultured megacity not limited to history and culture but also a high level of international influence in terms of politics, business, education, language, music, art, architecture and technology, as one of the largest global cities in the world. As the capital of the Greater Eastern Union, the city is also the nation's most populous city and political, economic, cultural and educational center. It is home to many of the headquarters of the largest corporations in the nation, while also a major hub in much of the nation's transportation systems, including the national expressway system, railroad and high-speed rail system. It is served by Zhongwu International Airport and Lee Hsien Sui International Airport, the prior being regarded as one of the busiest airports in the world, while the Port of Chenhai, located around 20 kilometers northeast of city center, is the largest and busiest port in the nation.

The history of Chenhai dates back to around 613 BC, when the State of Zhen relocated its capital from Chenshan to modern-day Zhongwu District. It served as the capital of the subsequent Zhen and Han dynasties and was strategically rebuilt to serve as the emperor's residence, although it was destroyed during the Kharlin Empire. It was restored during the Zhou Dynasty and remained an important port city during the Zhou and Jin dynasties, although it was destroyed during the Zhenian Civil War. It was restored and became the capital city of the Greater Eastern Union in 1868 and has remained the capital of the nation ever since. Due to such historical heritage, the city is renowned for the palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs and gates built during the era, while its rich cultural heritage, heritage sites and opulent museums have made it the center of art and culture in Zhenia. The city has successfully hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics and is set to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, making it the first Zhansian city to host two summer olympics.