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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Jabiyah City
| name                    = Jabiyah  
| settlement_type        = City
| settlement_type        = Capital City
| official_name          = Municipality of Jabiyah City
| official_name          = Greater Jabiyah
| image_skyline          = Zaitunay_Bay,_Downtown_Beirut,_Lebanon.jpg
| image_skyline          = 2019-11-19_Chongqing_重慶,_China.jpg
| imagesize              = 400px
| imagesize              = 400px
| nickname                = Pearl of Thrismari
| nickname                = Pearl of Thrismari
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| subdivision_name        = {{flag|Gassasinia}}
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|Gassasinia}}
| subdivision_type1      = Province
| subdivision_type1      = Province
| subdivision_name1      = Metropolitan Jabiyah Province
| subdivision_name1      = Bisouri Province  
| government_footnotes    = <!-- for references: use<ref> tags -->
| government_footnotes    = <!-- for references: use<ref> tags -->
| government_type        = Unitary Municipality under a {{wp|Mayor-Council government}}
| government_type        = {{wp|Mayor-Council government}}
| governing_body          = Jabiyah City Council
| governing_body          = Jabiyah City Authority
| leader_title            = {{nowrap|Mayor of Jabiyah City}}
| leader_title            = {{nowrap|Mayor of Jabiyah City}}
| leader_name            = Nicolas Saad
| leader_name            = Nicolas Saad
| leader_party            = [[Liberal Party (Gassasinia)|LIB]]
| leader_party            = Social Democratic Movement
| unit_pref              = Metric
| unit_pref              = Metric
| area_total_sq_mi        = 47.6
| area_total_sq_mi        = 476
| area_total_km2          = 303.97
| area_total_km2          = 1,233
| population_total        = 2,250,000
| population_total        = 10,249,891
| population_density_km2  = 7,402
| population_density_km2  = 8,211
| population_metro        = 3,775,750
| population_demonym      = Jabiyan  
| population_demonym      = Jabiyan  
| website                = https://jabiyah.gov.ga
| population_urban        = 12,179,229
| population_metro        = 16,511,217
| website                = https://jabiyah-city-authority.gov.ga
}}
}}


Jabiyah is the capital city of [[Gassasinia]], and the largest city in the country. Jabiyah's history dates back about two thousand years, and was historically a major Phoenician city state. The city would first come to be known as Jabiyah when it became the capital city of the Ghassanids. Under Islamic rule, the capital city of the North East Marigic Gulf region would exchange repeatedly between Lawdada and Jabiyah. Following the end of Islamic rule, and the unification of the country in the late 1800's, Jabiyah would once more become the de-jure capitol of Gassasinia. However, from 1891 Jabiyah remained under Riamese colonial rule as one of the city state concessions of Gassasinia, meaning that the de-facto administrative seat of the Protectorate of Gassasinia was relocated to Asur.
Jabiyah, officially '''Greater Jabiyah''', is the capital city of [[Gassasinia]]. With a population of more than 10 million, Jabiyah is also the largest city in Gassasinia. It is centred on a mountainous peninsula formed by a convergence of the northern Haima river and the southern Rama river, the mouth of which forms a sizeable natural harbour.


Today, Jabiyah is a major cosmopolitan city of Midwestern Thrismari, and is home to a variety of cultural and economic landmarks. Jabiyah is the seat of the Gassasinian parliament, and is a leading centre of finance and business within the region, being home to a wide variety of corporate headquarters. Furthermore, the city is a major hub for education, research and development, and is home to a wide variety of well-esteemed universities specialising in finance, {{wp|STEM}} and {{wp|liberal arts}} studies.
Jabiyah has been host to human settlement for at least 5,000 years. In ancient times the city was known as Tikhius, from which the historical city centre of Tikhius derives its' name. Due to its' advantageous natural harbour and easily defensible city, Jabiyah came to form the most influential of the independent Magrekite city-states.  
 
Gassasinia is made up of several districts, including Old Jabiyah, Downtown Jabiyah, Buryana, Elizabeth Square, Aziallis Town, Nasidariyah and Jabalah.


Greater Jabiyah was formed in 1996 from a merger of Jabiyah City and New Jabiyah, a collection of settlements on the outskirts of the city. Greater Jabiyah is composed of 25 different Districts. The most populous district, Jabalah, lies across the Rama River from


=History=
=History=
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==Municipal Council of Jabiyah City==
==Municipal Council of Jabiyah City==


The administration of Jabiyah City is handled by the Municipal Council of Jabiyah City. The Municipal Council is made up of a 20 seat proportionally-elected assembly and a directly elected mayor. The Municipal Assembly holds legislative powers to enact city bylaws, whereas the mayor holds the executive power. Elections for the Municipal Council are held every four years. The seat of the Municipal Council of Jabiyah City is located at the City Hall building in the Downtown district.
==Government Services==
Law enforcement in Greater Jabiyah is provided by the Greater Jabiyah Police Service, who also work in close cooperation with the Ministry of Transport Police and Republic of Gassasinia Police Force to police railways, military properties and motorways within Greater Jabiyah's borders.
 
Fire and emergency medical services are provided by the Greater Jabiyah Fire and Rescue Service. Paramedic services are also provided by a number of local hospitals, the Gassasinian Red Cross Society, and Jewish Haztalah volunteer paramedics. Air ambulance services are operated by the Gassasinian Civil Defence Force.
 
The Greater Jabiyah Transport Authority provides a wide range of bus, coach and trolleybus services throughout the city.  


The Municipal Council of Jabiyah City has been a Liberal Party powerhouse since the party's formation. Liberals have held a majority in the City Council since the 60's, except for a period of time between 1993 and 1997 where the Labour Party managed to hold 11 of the council's 20 seats.
Most criminal cases are tried at the assize court attached to the Prisons and Probation Agency-run Tarine Prison, a Class 3 closed prison containing separated sections for convicted prisoners and persons awaiting trial.


The Municipal Council is responsible for budgeting and management of the city's various services, including education, transport, infrastructure, public services and local regulations. They also cooperate closely with government agencies such as the [[Gassasinian National Police|police]], [[Gassasinian Civil Defence Force|civil defence]], [[Emergency Medical Services Agency (Gassasinia)|emergency medical services]] and Disability and Social Services Agency to manage the administration of public safety and social services.
Greater Jabiyah is home to several prisons, the most famous of which is Tarine Prison, located in Tikhius District, which is host to  


The Municipal Council of Jabiyah City in 2000 launched a project to make Jabiyah a pedestrian friendly city, launching initiatives to strengthen the city's public transport infrastructure. In 2005, Jabiyah attracted international attention for instituting a $100 "day-pass" on non-exempt drivers in Jabiyah City, which is automatically paid using an RFID chip within the car owner's licence plate.
Healthcare is managed by the Greater Jabiyah Health Board.


=Demographics=
=Demographics=

Latest revision as of 01:08, 12 June 2023

Jabiyah
Capital City
Greater Jabiyah
2019-11-19 Chongqing 重慶, China.jpg
Nickname: 
Pearl of Thrismari
Country Gassasinia
ProvinceBisouri Province
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council government
 • BodyJabiyah City Authority
 • Mayor of Jabiyah CityNicolas Saad (Social Democratic Movement)
Area
 • Capital City1,233 km2 (476 sq mi)
Population
 • Capital City10,249,891
 • Density8,211/km2 (21,270/sq mi)
 • Urban
12,179,229
 • Metro
16,511,217
DemonymJabiyan
Websitehttps://jabiyah-city-authority.gov.ga

Jabiyah, officially Greater Jabiyah, is the capital city of Gassasinia. With a population of more than 10 million, Jabiyah is also the largest city in Gassasinia. It is centred on a mountainous peninsula formed by a convergence of the northern Haima river and the southern Rama river, the mouth of which forms a sizeable natural harbour.

Jabiyah has been host to human settlement for at least 5,000 years. In ancient times the city was known as Tikhius, from which the historical city centre of Tikhius derives its' name. Due to its' advantageous natural harbour and easily defensible city, Jabiyah came to form the most influential of the independent Magrekite city-states.

Greater Jabiyah was formed in 1996 from a merger of Jabiyah City and New Jabiyah, a collection of settlements on the outskirts of the city. Greater Jabiyah is composed of 25 different Districts. The most populous district, Jabalah, lies across the Rama River from

History

Government

Government of Gassasinia

Parliament House, home to both houses of the Gassasinian Parliament. Parliament House is notable for its' combination of traditional Midwestern Thrismari elements with modernist architecture.

Jabiyah is the seat of the Government of Gassasinia. The Parliament House, which hosts the House of Representatives and House of Peers, is located in Jabiyah, along with the Prime Minister's residency and the central headquarters for Gassasinia's ministries and government agencies.

Many of these government offices are located within Jabalah, a quarter of the city which is located outside of the down-town business and commerce districts of Jabiyah and more towards the suburbs of the city.

Municipal Council of Jabiyah City

Government Services

Law enforcement in Greater Jabiyah is provided by the Greater Jabiyah Police Service, who also work in close cooperation with the Ministry of Transport Police and Republic of Gassasinia Police Force to police railways, military properties and motorways within Greater Jabiyah's borders.

Fire and emergency medical services are provided by the Greater Jabiyah Fire and Rescue Service. Paramedic services are also provided by a number of local hospitals, the Gassasinian Red Cross Society, and Jewish Haztalah volunteer paramedics. Air ambulance services are operated by the Gassasinian Civil Defence Force.

The Greater Jabiyah Transport Authority provides a wide range of bus, coach and trolleybus services throughout the city.

Most criminal cases are tried at the assize court attached to the Prisons and Probation Agency-run Tarine Prison, a Class 3 closed prison containing separated sections for convicted prisoners and persons awaiting trial.

Greater Jabiyah is home to several prisons, the most famous of which is Tarine Prison, located in Tikhius District, which is host to

Healthcare is managed by the Greater Jabiyah Health Board.

Demographics

Economy

Education

Healthcare

Housing

Transportation

Culture

Museums

Tourism

Media

Sports

Art

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