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| subdivision_name2        = [[Franclintonshire]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Franclintonshire]]
| established_title        = Settled
| established_title        = Settled
| established_date        = {{start date and age|1502}}
| established_date        = {{start date and age|1507|02|23}}
| established_title1      = Established
| established_title1      = City declared
| established_date1        = {{start date and age|1502|04|19}}
| established_date1        = {{start date and age|1603|04|19}}
| named_for                = [[Francis Clinton]]
| named_for                = [[Francis Clinton]]
| government_type          = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council system]]
| government_type          = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council system]]
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| unit_pref                = Metric
| unit_pref                = Metric
| total_type              = City
| total_type              = City
| area_footnotes          =  
| area_footnotes          =  
| area_magnitude          =  
| area_magnitude          =  
| area_total_km2          = 745.98
| area_total_km2          = 745.98
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| pop_est_as_of            = 2022
| pop_est_as_of            = 2022
| population_est          = 1,779,024
| population_est          = 1,779,024
| population_demonym      = Franclinite, Francliner, Franclintonian, Frankie (colloquial)
| population_demonym      = Franclintonian, Franclintonite, Frankie (colloquial)
| population_note          =  
| population_note          =  
| postal_code_type        = Postal code span
| postal_code_type        = Postal code span
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| utc_offset_DST          = −2
| utc_offset_DST          = −2
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'''Franclinton-on-Sea''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|æ|ŋ|k|l|ɪ|n|t|ə|n}} {{respell|FRANG|klin|tən}}), officially the '''City of Franclinton-on-Sea''' and often simply referred to as '''Franclinton''', is the [[List of capital cities in Insulamia|provincial capital]] of the [[Provinces of Insulamia|province]] of [[Henria]]. It is the [[List of cities in Insulamia|largest city]] in Henria, and the second-largest city in [[Insulamia]], with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last {{wp|census}} in [[2020 census of Insulamia|2020]]. It was the ''{{wp|de jure}}'' {{wp|capital city}} of Insulamia from [[Federation of Insulamia|Federation]] until 2021, when this title was transferred to [[Whitecastle]]. However, as the transition process between the cities is still ongoing, Franclinton is still viewed as the ''{{wp|de facto}}'' capital city of the nation, hosting most of the nation's {{wp|Diplomatic mission|diplomatic embassies}} and many [[Federal government of Insulamia|federal government]] buildings. Franclinton is located in the [[Counties of Insulamia|shire]] of [[Franclintonshire]] in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the [[Channel of Glass]]. Residents of the city are officially named "Franclintonians", however the colloquial names of "Francliner" and "Franclintonite" are far more commonly used.
'''Franclinton-on-Sea''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|æ|ŋ|k|l|ɪ|n|t|ə|n}} {{respell|FRANG|klin|tən}}), officially the '''City of Franclinton-on-Sea''' and often simply referred to as '''Franclinton''', is the [[List of capital cities in Insulamia|provincial capital]] of the [[Provinces of Insulamia|province]] of [[Henria]]. It is the [[List of cities in Insulamia|largest city]] in Henria, and the second-largest city in [[Insulamia]], with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last {{wp|census}} in [[2020 census of Insulamia|2020]]. It was the ''{{wp|de jure}}'' {{wp|capital city}} of Insulamia from [[Federation of Insulamia|Federation]] until 2021, when this title was transferred to [[Whitecastle]]. However, as the transition process between the cities is still ongoing, Franclinton is still viewed as the ''{{wp|de facto}}'' capital city of the nation, hosting most of the nation's {{wp|Diplomatic mission|diplomatic embassies}} and many [[Federal government of Insulamia|federal government]] buildings. Franclinton is located in the [[Counties of Insulamia|shire]] of [[Franclintonshire]] in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the [[Channel of Glass]]. Residents of the city are officially called "Franclintonians", however, the colloquial name of "Franclintonite" is more commonly used.


Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by {{wp|Arctic peoples}} since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. The {{wp|Inuit}} peoples of Insulamia have inhabited the region since the 13th century. Captain [[Francis Clinton]], the namesake of the city, and his crew discovered the site on the [[Premiervoyage]] in 1501 for the {{wp|Kingdom of England}}. The City of Franclinton-on-Sea was founded a year later in 1502 by {{wp|England|English}} settlers, becoming the second {{wp|Europe|European}} settlement on the island.
Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by {{wp|Arctic peoples}} since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. Since the 13th century, the {{wp|Inuit}} peoples of Insulamia have inhabited the region. {{wp|John Cabot}}'s third and final voyage in 1498 for {{wp|Kingdom of England|England}} was the first European voyage to arrive in the Channel of Glass area, where they found precious metals such as {{wp|gold}} and {{wp|silver}}. Subsequently, England would begin sending merchants to trade with the [[Indigenous Insulamians|indigenous peoples]] to obtain these metals, and they eventually settled a permanent colony, [[Colony of Henria|Henria]], in the region. The [[Premiervoyage]] captained by [[Francis Clinton]] was the first voyage to bring English settlers to the colony, landing on 23 February 1507. In the [[Whitecastle Conference]], Franclinton was chosen to be the capital of the newly-formed Commonwealth of Insulamia, however, the title was transferred to Whitecastle in 2021, with the transition process still ongoing.


Franclinton is a {{wp|Multiculturalism|multicultural}} city, with 51% of its population being {{wp|Immigrant generations|first-or-second-generation}} immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the {{wp|most liveable cities}} in the world while also among the {{wp|Cost of living|cheapest cities}} to live in in the {{wp|developed world}}. The city is a centre for research, education, and {{wp|the arts}} in Insulamia, with strengths in {{wp|medicine}}, {{wp|theatre}}, and {{wp|music}}. It is home to the [[Riddlepark]], the home grounds of the [[Insulamia national football team]], and several of the world's leading universities, including the [[Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton]]. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the [[1969 World Expo]] and the {{wp|1986 Commonwealth Games}}, as well as hosting portions of the {{wp|1999 Rugby World Cup}} and the [[2018 FIFA World Cup (Insulamia)|2018 FIFA World Cup]].
Franclinton is a {{wp|Multiculturalism|multicultural}} city, with 51% of its population being {{wp|Immigrant generations|first-or-second-generation}} immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the {{wp|most liveable cities}} in the world while also among the {{wp|Cost of living|cheapest cities}} to live in in the {{wp|developed world}}. The city is a centre for research, education, and {{wp|the arts}} in Insulamia, with strengths in {{wp|medicine}}, {{wp|theatre}}, and {{wp|music}}. It is home to the [[Riddlepark]], the home grounds of the [[Insulamia national football team]], and several of the world's leading universities, including the [[Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton]]. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the [[1969 World Expo]] and the {{wp|1986 Commonwealth Games}}, as well as hosting portions of the {{wp|1999 Rugby World Cup}} and the [[2018 FIFA World Cup (Insulamia)|2018 FIFA World Cup]].
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==Name==
==Name==
{{main|Name of Franclinton}}
{{main|Name of Franclinton}}
The name "Franclinton" comes from a {{wp|portmanteau}} of the {{wp|forename}} and {{wp|surname}} of Captain Francis Clinton, who commanded the Premiervoyage which first landed in the [[Bay of Franclinton]]. It was initially named "Henrytown", after {{wp|King Henry VI}}, but it was later renamed in honour of Clinton. Records from the 16th century have several names for the city derived from Clinton's name, including "Francistown", "Clinton", and "Alexandria". By the mid-17th century, however, a general consensus was reached on the name "Franclinton", with its first recorded use dating back to 1510.
The name "Franclinton" comes from a {{wp|portmanteau}} of the {{wp|forename}} and {{wp|surname}} of Captain [[Francis Clinton]], who commanded the [[Premiervoyage]] to the [[Bay of Franclinton]], carrying the colony's first European settlers. It was initially named "Henria", after {{wp|King Henry VI}}, but this name would come to refer to the [[Colony of Henria|entire dominion]], and, later, the [[Henria|province]]. The town was renamed in 1603 both to avoid confusion and to honour Francis Clinton.


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 07:56, 3 December 2022

Franclinton
City of Franclinton-on-Sea
Nickname: 
Frankie
Motto(s): 
A forever joy
Porta aperitur ad novum mundum (Latin)
"The gate opens to the New World"
CountryInsulamia
ProvinceHenria
ShireFranclintonshire
SettledFebruary 23, 1507; 517 years ago (1507-02-23)
City declaredApril 19, 1603; 421 years ago (1603-04-19)
Named forFrancis Clinton
Government
 • TypeMayor–council system
 • MayorHans Goel (IND)
 • Deputy mayorKate Washington (IND)
Area
 • City745.98 km2 (288.02 sq mi)
 • Urban
1,756.67 km2 (678.25 sq mi)
 • Metro
3,013.49 km2 (1,163.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • City1,618,545 (2nd)
 • Estimate 
(2022)
1,779,024
 • Metro
2,019,265 (2nd)
 • Shire
2,082,193
Demonym(s)Franclintonian, Franclintonite, Frankie (colloquial)
Time zoneUTC−3 (IST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−2 (IDST)
Postal code span
1000-1200
International airportsFranclinton International Airport (FIA), Todd Love International Airport (TDL)
Rapid transitFranclinton Metro
Websitefranclinton.gov.ia

Franclinton-on-Sea (/ˈfræŋklɪntən/ FRANG-klin-tən), officially the City of Franclinton-on-Sea and often simply referred to as Franclinton, is the provincial capital of the province of Henria. It is the largest city in Henria, and the second-largest city in Insulamia, with a population of 1,618,545 as of the last census in 2020. It was the de jure capital city of Insulamia from Federation until 2021, when this title was transferred to Whitecastle. However, as the transition process between the cities is still ongoing, Franclinton is still viewed as the de facto capital city of the nation, hosting most of the nation's diplomatic embassies and many federal government buildings. Franclinton is located in the shire of Franclintonshire in the south of Insulamia, on the coast of the Channel of Glass. Residents of the city are officially called "Franclintonians", however, the colloquial name of "Franclintonite" is more commonly used.

Archaeological findings suggest that the area around what is now Franclinton had been inhabited by Arctic peoples since at least 3,800 years ago, but these peoples are believed to have only lived there for brief periods. Since the 13th century, the Inuit peoples of Insulamia have inhabited the region. John Cabot's third and final voyage in 1498 for England was the first European voyage to arrive in the Channel of Glass area, where they found precious metals such as gold and silver. Subsequently, England would begin sending merchants to trade with the indigenous peoples to obtain these metals, and they eventually settled a permanent colony, Henria, in the region. The Premiervoyage captained by Francis Clinton was the first voyage to bring English settlers to the colony, landing on 23 February 1507. In the Whitecastle Conference, Franclinton was chosen to be the capital of the newly-formed Commonwealth of Insulamia, however, the title was transferred to Whitecastle in 2021, with the transition process still ongoing.

Franclinton is a multicultural city, with 51% of its population being first-or-second-generation immigrants. It is consistently ranked among the most liveable cities in the world while also among the cheapest cities to live in in the developed world. The city is a centre for research, education, and the arts in Insulamia, with strengths in medicine, theatre, and music. It is home to the Riddlepark, the home grounds of the Insulamia national football team, and several of the world's leading universities, including the Royal Insulamian University in Franclinton. Franclinton has hosted several major international events, including the 1969 World Expo and the 1986 Commonwealth Games, as well as hosting portions of the 1999 Rugby World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Name

The name "Franclinton" comes from a portmanteau of the forename and surname of Captain Francis Clinton, who commanded the Premiervoyage to the Bay of Franclinton, carrying the colony's first European settlers. It was initially named "Henria", after King Henry VI, but this name would come to refer to the entire dominion, and, later, the province. The town was renamed in 1603 both to avoid confusion and to honour Francis Clinton.

History

Prehistory

The area around Franclinton, like other areas in Southern Insulamia, was inhabited by Arctic peoples since at least 1800 BC.

16th century to 18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century