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'''Sashaslav''' ([[Gasarian language|Gasarian]]: Сашаслав) is the capital and [[List of cities in Gasaria|most populous city]] of [[Gasaria]]. With an official estimated population of 2,924,293, Sashaslav is the second-largest city in the [[Eastern realms]] behind [[Moldoss]] and the [[List of cities in the Wider Realms|eighth-largest]] in the whole [[Wider Realms]]. An additional 500,000 reside in the city's [[Greater Sashaslav|surrounding area]]. A {{wp|global city}}, Sashaslav is an important cultural and financial centre and is recognized as one of the most {{wp|multicultural}} cities in the world. The political centre of Gasaria, Sashaslav is home to the [[State Congress]].  
'''Sashaslav''' ([[Gasarian language|Gasarian]]: Сашаслав) is the capital and [[List of cities in Gasaria|most populous city]] of [[Gasaria]]. With an official estimated population of 2,924,293, Sashaslav is the second-largest city in the [[Eastern realms]] behind [[Moldoss]] and the [[List of cities in the Wider Realms|eighth-largest]] in the whole [[Wider Realms]]. An additional 500,000 reside in the city's [[Greater Sashaslav|surrounding area]]. A {{wp|global city}}, Sashaslav is an important cultural and financial centre and is recognized as one of the most {{wp|multicultural}} cities in the world. The political centre of Gasaria, Sashaslav is home to the [[State Congress]].  


The city is situated in the [[Vlad Valley]] by the [[Gasal River]], in the inland of the country with a {{wp|humid continental climate}}. Sashaslav is the {{wp|metropolis}} of the [[Provinces of Gasaria|Gasrian province]] of [[Sasha]]. It is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub of the [[South-East]]. The [[Sashaslav Subway]], opened in 1930, is one of the busiest metro systems in the Eastern realms.  
The city is situated in the [[Vlad Valley]] by the [[Gasal River]], in the inland of the country with a {{wp|humid continental climate}}. Sashaslav is the {{wp|metropolis}} of the [[Provinces of Gasaria|Gasarian province]] of [[Sasha]]. It is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub of the [[South-East]]. The [[Sashaslav Subway]], opened in 1930, is one of the busiest metro systems in the Eastern realms.  


[[Gasarian language|Gasarian]], the [[languages of Gasaria|national language]], and [[Common language|Common]], including [[Gaso-Common]], are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in [[Neighbourhoods of Sashaslav|various neighbourhoods]]. The [[Sashaslav Assembly]] is the {{wp|legislature}}, with a [[Elections in Gasaria|directly-elected]] [[mayor of Sashaslav|mayor]] serving as the city's {{wp|chief executive}}. The [[Sashaslav Police Force]] is the city's principal {{wp|law enforcement agency}} and is one of two such forces in Gasaria, alongside the [[National Police Force]]. The [[Gasarian Armed Forces]] maintain an {{wp|Internal troops|presence}} in the city with its [[Sashaslav Command]], defending property and personel associated with the [[government of Gasaria|national government]]. [[Crime in Gasaria|Crime and safety]] remains a significant issue in several areas of the city.  
[[Gasarian language|Gasarian]], the [[languages of Gasaria|national language]], and [[Common language|Common]], including [[Gaso-Common]], are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in [[Neighbourhoods of Sashaslav|various neighbourhoods]]. The [[Sashaslav Assembly]] is the {{wp|legislature}}, with a [[Elections in Gasaria|directly-elected]] [[mayor of Sashaslav|mayor]] serving as the city's {{wp|chief executive}}. The [[Sashaslav Police Force]] is the city's principal {{wp|law enforcement agency}} and is one of two such forces in Gasaria, alongside the [[National Police Force]]. The [[Gasarian Armed Forces]] maintain an {{wp|Internal troops|presence}} in the city with its [[Sashaslav Command]], defending property and personel associated with the [[government of Gasaria|national government]]. [[Crime in Gasaria|Crime and safety]] remains a significant issue in several areas of the city.  

Revision as of 20:05, 31 May 2024

Sashaslav
Сашаслав
Skyline of Sashaslav City
Markets in Sashaslav streets
Outskirts viewing the Vlad Valley
CountryGasaria
ProvinceSasha
Population
 • Urban
2,924,293
 • Metro
3,500,000+
DemonymSashaslavite

Sashaslav (Gasarian: Сашаслав) is the capital and most populous city of Gasaria. With an official estimated population of 2,924,293, Sashaslav is the second-largest city in the Eastern realms behind Moldoss and the eighth-largest in the whole Wider Realms. An additional 500,000 reside in the city's surrounding area. A global city, Sashaslav is an important cultural and financial centre and is recognized as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The political centre of Gasaria, Sashaslav is home to the State Congress.

The city is situated in the Vlad Valley by the Gasal River, in the inland of the country with a humid continental climate. Sashaslav is the metropolis of the Gasarian province of Sasha. It is a major railway, highway, and air-transport hub of the South-East. The Sashaslav Subway, opened in 1930, is one of the busiest metro systems in the Eastern realms.

Gasarian, the national language, and Common, including Gaso-Common, are the most spoken primary languages―dozens of other languages are spoken in various neighbourhoods. The Sashaslav Assembly is the legislature, with a directly-elected mayor serving as the city's chief executive. The Sashaslav Police Force is the city's principal law enforcement agency and is one of two such forces in Gasaria, alongside the National Police Force. The Gasarian Armed Forces maintain an presence in the city with its Sashaslav Command, defending property and personel associated with the national government. Crime and safety remains a significant issue in several areas of the city.

Sashaslav is the anchor of the Gasarian economy. It is home to the Sashaslav Stock Exchange, the largest in the South-West, as well as Gasaria's largest banks, GBank and SvogosBank. The city's economy is diversified with strengths in financial services, education, arts, and manufacturing. Wealth inequality is vast, with slums developing in several sectors of the city.

History

The area of Sashaslav is estimated to have been continuously inhabited since the 4th century C. Sashaslav was officially established in 1192 in the Kingdom of Gasaria.

During the Eastern War, the Battle of Sashaslav was won by the Federate movement who established the State of Gasaria to be part of the First Federate Union. The city went on to become one of the most populous and important cities of the federation.

The city opened its subway in 1930.

Ever since the Visit of 1954 and the onset of the Slowdown, Sashaslav experienced massive waves of immigration.

Sashaslav was the epicentre of the Popular Uprisings in Gasaria, becoming the capital of an independent Gasaria in 1968.

During the Federate-Gasarian War, the Siege of Sashaslav lasted from 1976 to 1978. Gasaria's victory cemented the second phase of the war.

Demographics

The greater urban area of Sashaslav has an estimated population of 3.5 million, about half of Gasaria's population. Gasarian is the primary language of the city; Common and its veneculars are spoken as a lingua franca between ethnic groups. Tasian, Olegrian, Molri, Novdon, Ardelan, Khersian, and Calay are reported to be spoken.

Cityscape

Sashaslav is predominately urban with a high population density. Its neighbourhoods are highly diverse in development and economic prosperity with various affluent and slum areas. Sashaslav City is the city's primary central business district with many post-Slowdown skyscrapers. Pre-Slowdown architecture is prevalent in many of the city's historical districts, including Old Sashaslav.

Education

Sashaslav University is the oldest university in Gasaria. The Sashaslav School Council is the governing school board.

The Stanislav Polytechnique is a trade school in Sashaslav.

Transportation

The Sashaslav Subway is an aging system.

Sashaslav is an important transportation hub for road, rail and air networks the South East, and is connected to the Water by the Gasal River indirectly from the Port of Olograd downstream.

The city is connected to the national Avtostrada highway system. Public transit, including the Sashaslav Subway, is maintained by the Sashaslav Transit Authority.

See also