Daily Questions

[Islead Medenes]

The Daily Question Magazine Version #12 of 14.10.2022
Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?.
What is its name? How old is it? Why is it the capital? Does it have any special features? What is the population living there like? Do we have any daily life there? What can you explore there?
Tell me something about your capital city!

The city of Strakin is only a decade old, with a population of roughly 6 million as of writing. While its relative youth translates to very few monuments, it has a few successful museums about the civil war in the "homeland", Koumpounophobia. The "MedeNews" newspaper is based here, mere blocks away from the Cabinet building. The Cabinet building itself is large, ominous, and dense. There are guided tours through it, but the guides must train for a year memorizing the layout before they can host the tour themselves.
The nation is most famous for its forests and beaches, but these are not in proximity to Strakin.
Daily life in the city tends to involve a lot of reading and writing, though that may change soon after the publishing industry just took a colossal hit.

[Tmezestos]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?
What is the capital of your country?

Tmezestos in the First Era was not defined as "the People, Land and City of Tmezestos" (CPNT) as it is today. In those days, there was the Kingdom, and the Kingdom was Tmezestos. The city, therefore, was "the City of Tmezestos", or Nufaus Tmezestosca. This city served as the seat of the royal court and the centre of the feudal nobility. During the 770-odd years of the First Era, the Nufaus Tmezestosca waxed and waned in its importance and scale.

In the earliest days, the City of Tmezestos would have been scarcely larger than the Palace of Kings, containing the fortifications of a great castle around the buildings which formed the Palace. Settlements around the city were frequent, especially due to the status of the city as some of the most fertile farmland in the local area. By the reign of Swiesu I, the City had spread out, especially along the river, though with the strengthening of the authority of Cxeulis vassal lords by the reign of Pmelu I and the coming decentralisation of power, the city declined in significance even if not in population. Swiesu's War, one of a small number of succession conflicts during Tmezestos' First Era, caused the abandonment of parts of the outerlying city, though in the reign of Causia, attempts were made to repopulate the city, including by offering free land grants to many who wished to settle the land.

During the latter portion of the First Era, while the throne stayed under the rule of the House ni Voes and the internal affairs and succession conflicts died down, the city was truly given time to grow. The land grants led to a great amount of prime real estate within the newer portions falling into non-aristocratic hands, including much of the land at the banks of the river. Adding to this, the strengthening of court life that tended to occur during the reign of the Voesic Kings meant that aristocrats were regularly visiting the capital and spreading wealth all throughout. This led to the very earliest of the "chained patrons", the earliest patricians of the city, so-named because they began to operate trade locations within the city, including a notable slave market at the Starry Plaza, oft visited by aristocrats from all throughout the country. The wealth of the City of Tmezestos increased drastically in this time.

However, the wealth would not forever flow. The War of the Voesic Succession caused damage to the city, and some of the patricians simply left the city to go elsewhere. In the wake of the coronation of Spaesu IX, with the knowledge that the King was chronically ill and almost certain to never have a child, fear of what would occur to the city without a King at the helm, or if someone else were to take the throne, led many more to flee. This had the added effect of freeing up much of the patrician lands for the few who remained, forging much larger patrician holdings that form the basis for the Eight Districts of the inner city.

When the King died and the Interregnum took hold, the city slipped into relative insignificance. It was definitely still the largest city in the heartland region, and held a lot of sway over the nobles of the nearby lands, but it began to be eclipsed by cities such as Cxapes and Avuse. The main things that ensured the city remained relevant were the Blue Council, formed of nobles of surrounding regions who elected a Duke to run their affairs, and the trade guilds and patricians, who were barely managing to reclaim relevance after the losses at the end of the First Era.

During the Second Era, the Dukes and the patricians had a number of conflicts and disagreements, often mediated by legal scholars. The rise of the city's population was fairly average, with few major immigrations or emigrations during this time. This stagnation led to those remaining in the city also becoming quite powerful and educated, and the escalating conflicts between the two groups led to factionalism between "the Blues" (the aristocracy of the Blue Council) and "the Reds" (the trade guilds and patricians). This in turn led to the demarcation of the Blue Quarter and Red Quarter from each other, with buildings in each section being constructed according to differing standards. It was also during this time that the name "Nufaustes", as a shortening of Nufaus Tmezestosca, became a common shorthand for the city.

By the end of the Second Era, the conflict between the Reds and the Blues became untenably tense, and the Patrician Crisis, where Patricians refused to pay dues to the Duke in a mass action of political disobedience, caused great concern in the capital. Finally, the Reds acted against the Blues, painting red eight-pointed stars on the doors of Blue-supporting houses, marching into the Palace of Kings and the Blue Quarter of the city and effectively coming to control the entire city of Nufaustes. This action began the Tmezestian Civil War, with the Reds eventually coming to achieve victory, and the role of Duke becoming the domain of the head of the Patrician Council.

The Third Era saw the city truly boom. Not only did military and trade action cause neighbouring cities and Cxeulitses to bow to Nufaustes once more, but also trade from the mercantilist policies of the new Dukes caused the city to flourish yet further. More and more people moved to the city to try and get in on the lucrative trade, forming the Green Quarter of the city, of which very few were ever able to make it to Patricianhood. However, the strength of the city's position continued to rise, with the city yet again becoming the most prominent city in the nation in the course of the Third Era. Smaller changes have persisted further into the Era, though none of these too adversely affected the population growth rate. A Great Fire occurred in the mid-Third Era, affecting mostly the Green Quarter, leading to a renovation of the area in the latter Third Era. The current population of Nufaustes is 2,346,382, around 45% of the population of the entire nation.

[The Grand Western Empire]

DailyQuestion#12: Where am I?

The capital city is Kalvus. Kalvus means ringed. It is nearly thirteen years old and is the capital because it was the only pre-existing settlement when Emperor Anderson rose to power. The closest it has to special features is the ring system. The city is divided into four rings. The outermost ring is occupied by the poorest of citizens and large factories. The middle ring is occupied by the middle class and various small businesses. The inner ring is the territory of the rich and has many sprawling plazas. The Imperial ring is the innermost part of the city and contains buildings dedicated to the administration of the Empire. Because of that system, what it is like living in Kalvus can vary significantly.

In the outermost ring, most people work ten-hour shifts in factories just to afford food and a roof over their heads. In the middle ring, most people work for some eight hours, spend some time at one of the dozens of recreational centers in the city, and then return home. In the inner ring, the rich mostly just explore opulent shops and deal with investments. The most there is to explore in the city is its many recreation centers, which are essentially gyms, and its museums dedicated to the history of the Empire.

[Hospe]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?.
What is its name? How old is it? Why is it the capital? Does it have any special features? What is the population living there like? Do we have any daily life there? What can you explore there?
Tell me something about your capital city!
The capital of Hospe is Mirus, it is named due to it's proximity to the River Miri. It was officially created as a kingdom in AD49 through the union of various surrounding tribes. It's creation was a major catalyst in Hospean history as the imperialistic tendencies of the kingdom caused other settlers to form alliances so they wouldn't be absorbed into the Mirusian Empire. In spite of this, they attained an empire that spanned the majority of the southern region and were the first to colonize the Hospean Border Islands(even though the other empires made them give it back.)
It is the capital because it is considered the first and greatest state in Hospe. Without it's creation, Hospean history would be vastly different. It also suffered heavy damage when the land finally united to fight colonial advances of another civilisation. This changed it's reputation in Hospe from "big annoying bully" to "heroic martyr" in the eyes of many.
As the capital, Mirus is home not only to the monarchy but also the Premier, the legislature and the Supreme Court. It is the largest agricultural producer in Hospe which is the key reason they dominated the political landscape in the old days(Their military in normally circumstances should have been outnumbered by the centralists or outdeveloped by the northerners but they led the others to rely on them for food during peace time and would suddenly cut them off when they wanted to pick a fight). The Mirusian population are generally very snobbish(especially to their next door neighbors, Freeland) and environmentally conscious(easiest way to get beat up is littering) and almost no one owns a car because the light rail system is subsidised by the monarchy, which they won't shut up about because they love the monarchy with almost cult like fervour. Imagine the most aristocratic farmer ever and you have a good picture of the average Mirusian. The downside is it's not the most exciting place to live.
Daily life in Mirus is pretty typical except the building just across your office has been there for like 300 years. Night life generally isn't the best as the only places that are open 24/7 are convenience stores except in the Gardenia city district where you'll find jazz clubs and cabaret performances.
Tourism is a major economic sector for Mirus. The monarchy and their residences attract admirers from all over the world and the ancient city of Old Mirus still sits on the hills with charming small towns thriving in the hulking shadows of castles and fortifications of old. There is a wildlife preserve where you can experience the beautiful flora and fauna of Hospe in their natural habitat and as aforementioned, the Gardenia city district at night is the place to be if you enjoy the more underground arts, during the day you can enjoy the Three Kings boulevard with it's variety of upscale shops and restaurants. Mirus' extensive history means that there are thousands of buildings and structures scattered through the city that hold cultural or historic significance. Some are still in use to this day.

[Free Stalliongrad]

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The capital, which also gives its name to the entire nation, is Stalliongrad. Formerly known as Princessyn when the Severnaya region was part of the Kingdom of Equestria, it was the center of the violent protests that led to the December Revolution in 994 ALB (After Luna Banishment).
After the withdrawal of Equestrian forces and Princess Celestia's granting of secession to the revolutionaries to prevent further bloodshed, Princessyn was renamed Stalliongrad by the Supreme Soviet after the death of Steel Stallion, the pony who led the Revolution.
Currently Stalliongrad is, together with St. Peterhoof, the largest city in the country. It houses the headquarters of the Stalliongradian Communist Party; the Supreme Soviet and the Government offices (the People's Commissariats) both located inside the monumental Palace of the Soviets.
The city also has one of the most important industrial plants in the country, specializing in the production of steel, guaranteeing the work of hundreds of worker ponies. In addition it is flanked by a large river (the Severyana River) which is exploited commercially, as it flows into the Rock Sea and the Equality Bay.
Most of its buildings, especially the government buildings, use a Baroque style, dating back to the so-called Tsarist era, prior to the annexation of the region to Equestria. But, after the Revolution, socialist classicism was adopted for the new buildings which gave the city a new face, more in line with the new regime. However the old buildings have been preserved to recall the ancient lineage of the region, very different from the rest of Equestria.
The city also offers several places of leisure and culture, such as Buckball Stadium, Stalliongrad State University, Loshai Theater and much more.
To better ensure the connection of the capital with the rest of the country, especially for the ruling class, the capital is surrounded by small airstrips (even if they serve more for military purposes) plus the large airport just outside the city.

[European Federation Reunified]

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In 2018, when the European Federation was founded following the energy crisis that had shocked the world, the question arose whether its capital should remain in Brussels, where the institutional buildings of the old European Union resided or should it be transferred to a new European capital.
In the end, Paris was opted for because it was the most definable capital at a strategic level and for the heavy French influence within the European Parliament for having given way to the birth of the Federation.
Aesthetically it does not differ much from the Paris of our timeline, apart from the fact that it houses the federal government, the headquarters of the European Army and the uplinks, highly technological structures built around 2017 with the SLAMS Project (Space-Land-Air-Missile Shield) which cybernetically connects the entire European territory and protects it from nuclear attacks.

[Grand Emilia]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?.

The capital city of the Commonwealth of Grand Emilia is Emborough.

In the early days of Grand Emilia, before the formation of the Commonwealth Council, the capital city and head of government was the city of Vanity Beach, the first permanent settlement on the island. However, Vanity Beach found itself routinely attacked by pirates, and was soon also wrapped in Torridon's War. As Grand Emilia grew and a more centralised form of governrment and means of defence was required, the original Communal government was dissolved and the Commonwealth Council was born. It was too decided that the seat of government needed to be somewhere safer. As such, the plans were drawn up for the City District of Emborough. The location was chosen for its defensible location at the far end of the Vanity Bay.

Originally, the government wanted to name the city "Scarborough" after the hometown of national founder Joseph Rivers-Chiper. It was changed at the behest of Rivers-Chiper, who didn't want his hometown to be represented to blatantly. On the matter, he famously stated: "We must use this opportunity to craft a town finer than Scarborough - Or at the very least, a better Scarborough. An Emilian Scarborough." As such, the name "Emborough" was born, a portmantau of "An Emilian Scarborough."

[Teletubieland]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?.
What is its name? How old is it? Why is it the capital? Does it have any special features? What is the population living there like? Do we have any daily life there? What can you explore there?
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The capital of Teletubieland is called The Dome. It is named after a large dome shaped structure which serves as the headquarters of the government, for details of which see the sightseeing question. The Dome is the de facto capital in as much as it is the base of the government, but is not defined in law as the capital, nor is it the nation's financial or cultural center. Notable buildings other than the eponymous Dome include the Grand Palace, home of Emporer Pedro Gonzales, The Teletubieland High Court, and The Dome National Museum which hosts a variety of artifacts of historical note. There is also the Dome Cathedral, the premier church of the land and used for ceremonial occasions such as coronations. The population of the city is a little over four million.

[Emerstari]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?

The capital of Emerstari is the city of Hrenshålla, located in the north central part of the country. It is named for the ancient seat of the House of Erik known as Hrenshall, meaning "Hall of the Reindeer" in Emerstarian, as it was a mead hall noted for the large deer heads that hung on its walls. Over the years, numerous structures were built over it, and what currently stands in the center of the old city, where the ancient mead hall once stood, is the eighteenth-century Hrenshålla Palace. Nearby the Palace is St. Theodore's Cathedral, Gylborg Palace and Brant Palace, and a number of other churches, squares, and houses. Together, these comprise the old town on an island in the middle of the Kyrå River, which runs through the city and the country as a whole. The greater town is much larger, however, and has a population that is yet undetermined OOC-wise.

For a resident of Hrenshålla, the day might begin with Mass. Then, he or she may go out for breakfast at one of the many street corner restaurants of the city or go home, instead, and eat a breakfast prepared with food from the market. Many residents of Hrenshålla own shops, and so this example individual may afterwards open his or her business for the day, whether he or she be a tailor, a cobbler, a gazetteer, or an importer. Restaurants generally open after morning mass yet before other businesses. Sources of recreation include public parks with gardens, lakes, and trails; theaters, both movie and stage; festivals; and pubs, etc. There are also museums, stadiums (where feldboll and other sports are played), and libraries.

[Juansonia]

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Prosperidad, master-planned in the early 1950s, is the capital of Juansonia. Its downtown is split by the Prosperidad River, which is crossed by the 32 avenue bridge.

OOC: I'm building it in Cities: Skylines. It's an ongoing project.

[East Plate]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?

East Plate's capital is Montevideo City.

Montevideo is East Plate's biggest and most populous city with around 250.000 inhabitants, as well as the most important city in the Rio de la Plata, closely rivalled by Buenos Aires, the capital of neighbouring Argentina, also being one of South America's largest ports and the heart of the colonial finance and trade. The city is known for its deep connection and history with the sea and rivers thanks to its exceptionally strategic location and natural harbour at the mouth of the River Plate, acting as one of the most important bases for the Royal Navy in the South Atlantic and main port of the Colonial Navy of East Plate.

The city has one of the best infrastructures in the whole colony, being connected to a vast network of railways linking it to every other major Eastplatine city or industrial centre, as well as an extensive network of roads and South America's first sewer system. It is also linked via transatlantic undersea cables to London and most of the British Empire, allowing for fast and reliable telegraph communications with the rest of the world. Montevideo also has one of the most extensive gas lighting systems in the whole colony, making it a relatively safe city during the night if compared with other Eastplatne cities. However, much like other 19th-century cities, its rapid expansion, overcrowding and lack of reliable medical knowledge and facilities have made it a brewing pot for disease, with yellow fever, smallpox, cholera, consumption (tuberculosis) and typhoid fever, among many others, infesting the streets of the capital of the colony and claiming the lives of hundreds. Sexually transmitted diseases are also common, as a result of the city's large presence of prostitutes (both male and female) and brothels. The city also suffers from air pollution, with smog from burning wood or coal being practically constant, with mortality rates rising well above average at times of severe smog contamination, especially during winter.

As the capital of a multicultural colony, Montevideo is a microcosm of different cultures, showing a clear mix between Spanish and English cultures, as well as a combination of other minoritarian cultures brought to the colony as a result of the extensive immigration to the colony from the British Isles and poorer areas of Europe. In particular, Montevideo has a large Irish population, with many of the newcomers being refugees from the Great Famine (1845–1849), drawn to the colony due to its large abundance of fertile land, cattle and sheep, making food readily available in East Plate for exceptionally cheap prices all year round. Its multicultural nature is clearly seen by the languages spoken in the city, with English and Spanish, as well as mixtures between the two, being dominant. Religiously, the city is also very diverse, with Anglicanism, Catholicism, Presbyterianism and Methodism all coexisting with each other, without any Christian denomination being dominant, a characteristic that is believed to be one of the main reasons behind Eastplate's unusual high religious tolerance.

As a direct result of its rich culture, the city has a very large number of theatres, museums, and different attractions, such as bars, cafes, saloons, music halls, libraries and casinos. Montevideo also has a decent number of parks, although most Eastplatines prefer the rural cemeteries located at its outskirts due to their natural beauty and fine architecture to spend time outside, with cemetery picnics being extremely common.

[Lionsroar]

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The Daily Question Magazine Version #12 of 14.10.2022
Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?.
What is its name? How old is it? Why is it the capital? Does it have any special features? What is the population living there like? Do we have any daily life there? What can you explore there?
Tell me something about your capital city!

Prosperidad, master-planned in the early 1950s, is the capital of Juansonia. Its downtown is split by the Prosperidad River, which is crossed by the 32 avenue bridge.

OOC: I'm building it in Cities: Skylines. It's an ongoing project.

OOC: Oh, you are? That's cool. I know a few other nations who are doing this as well. Good luck in your project.

[Rousania]

The Daily Question Magazine Version #12 of 14.10.2022
Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?.
What is its name? How old is it? Why is it the capital? Does it have any special features? What is the population living there like? Do we have any daily life there? What can you explore there?
Tell me something about your capital city!
Explanations:
For more information: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1772808
Or a brief explanation:
How does this work? I plan to ask you a different question about your nation every day. You can answer them (or not) and learn about other nations, or expand your own nation using these questions (worldbuilding). It's just a little game to bring some more variety and fun to the Forum.

Where am I? | I am east of Majassa, West of Ralzawr, and South of the Beshian Sea

What's the capital of your country |My Capital is Edin(Pronounced /ad di:n/), It had existed since the Tilopinghesian Era(637-945), It was a centre of Science and Inventions, It needed three generations to be Fully built in 713 C.E. It continued being an Important place even after Tilopingha. In 1022 C.E Amriu(Leader of Lorendan) Ghintat the Builder also renovated and rebuilt the place to make it more modern. Another factor is the river that floats by, it is a vital source of water in Rousania.

[The Aquaria]

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The Capital of the Socialist Federal Republic of the Aquaria is Tokisaki, more specifically, Tokisaki City. It is located in the Tokisaki Peninsula, which is a part of the Province of Tokisaki, Republic of Kurumia.

The City has been an important city since its establishment in the 15th century when it was one of the most prosperous ports of the Empire. Many foreign people set their style of buildings as their base and their embassy, which is the reason why there are many French and British buildings even now. During the Imperial Democratic Reform in 1785, to get more control and support from the Southern, which is known as very rebellious and seeking independence, the Empire of the Aquaria (Aqua: Kaiserkont de Aquaria) decided to move the Capital from Sénjogar (Now Kaguya City, the second largest city) to Tokisaki, with the reason of it being closer to the central Aquaria.

After the January Revolution, the Aquaria was fallen into a large-scale civil war, where the country was divided into the North and the South. The People's Republic of the Aquaria, which was known as the North Aquaria, has found it no longer safe and appropriate to keep Tokisaki City as the Capital, due to it being very close to the battlefront. In 1944, it was officially moved back to Sénjogar again, which will be renamed Kaguya in 1947. The Southern, which was the Empire under the National Socialist Party's rule, also set their capital in Tanya City. Tokisaki City become unused for years as the capital, and it was severely damaged by the Schutzstaffel's bombing.

The North will eventually liberate the South, following the Battle of Tanya and the Battle of Leysritt, officially reunifying the Aquaria. In 1987, it was again mentioned in "The Act of Reconstruction, Modernization, and Capital Moving of Tokisaki City", made by Chancellor Hataké, which was a full-scale plan of rebuilding Tokisaki City as the Capital of the Aquaria. It was then passed by a voting scale of 417:27:6, which was a landslide of opinions. After years of reconstruction, the Capital was moved back to Tokisaki in 1997.

Nowadays, Tokisaki City was known as one of the most advanced and modernized cities in the world, with a population of over 25 Million, or 39 Million when counting the Tokisaki Metropolis, which included several satellite cities like Namikaze, Mikaza and Ućiha. Well-known as the economic centre of the Aquaria, the largest Academic City Konoha was also located inside Tokisaki City, known as the City of Innovation.

Tokisaki City sized 11,469 sq. km, was divided into 17 Districts, while the District of Épillon is known as the most prosperous zone in the Aquaria. Voted as the 2nd best travel destination behind Paris, skyscrapers and historical buildings are everywhere, and certain travellers' sightseeing places are also there, including the Ark de Triömph, the Red Square, and the Tokisaki Tower. It is never boring to live in Tokisaki when the urban transport can bring you to literally every possible place and is convenient in terms of daily stuff.

[Tangatarehua]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?.
What is the capital of your country?

There are actually two answers to this question.

Tamaki is the de facto capital city, being the commercial, legislative and executive capital city. Tamaki contains Parliament, the Department of State and is home to the Ranagatira.

However, Whakaara is the de jure capital city, as it is the seat of the imperial throne and specified in the constitution as the imperial capital city and is generally considered the cultural capital of the country.

Tamaki straddles two islands and the Whangakawa strait with Tamaki-Raki (North Tamaki) located on the southern coast of Moanapapa and Tamaki-tonga (South Tamaki) located on the northern coast of Marangawhenua. The city has a population of 9,370,256 and contains almost a third of Tangatarehua's entire population. The city has a monsoon-influenced subtropical climate (Koppen Cwa).

Tamaki was founded in 865 AD, when Te Whanui Whakatau (the first Rangatira) built a castle and military fortress near the south coast of Moanapapa called Rangatirapa. The surrounding area slowly became more and more urbanised due to its proximity to the centre of government as well as its important geographic location, with the city boasting two natural harbours that would in modern times become the country's most important shipping lane. As the various surrounding towns merged into a single city, the area eventually took the name "Tamaki" by the 12th century, which means "Populated by many people" as even back then the city was the most populous by far in the country.

Whakaara is located on the southwestern coast of Marangawhenua and is Tangatarehua's third largest city with a population of 2,151,045. The area has been populated since at least 600 BC but was primarily a small fishing village until 1178 when Empress Tamahine Matamua was evacuated the area after an attempted coup d'etat. The area was chosen because it is surrounded by mountainous and difficult terrain and therefore difficult to access, with Whakaara's name meaning "Place of Storage and Safety".

Naturally, the city grew because of the presence of the Empress, with most of the city built in a grid pattern around Whakaara Castle. Whakaara is usually divided into two sections - Tawhito-Whakaara (or the "old city") sits on the western tip of the peninsula and is centred around the palace. The area is generally considered to be the richest and most upscale area in the country. Hou-Whakaara (the "new city") lies to the east and runs over the hills all the way to the Awakotiropai valley. Hou-Whakaara is much more densely populated and a lot more modern. Whakaara has an oceanic climate (Koppen Cfb) and is known for its high levels of rainfall and mild temperatures, but also for its beautiful scenery being surrounded by mountains and thick temperate rainforest.

[Grand Emilia]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City

The most common photograph you'll find of Emborough is "Purple City, Blue Skies" by Alan Morris. The photo was taken in 2011 to be used by the Commonwealth Counncil and Emborough City Council for promotional purposes. Since then, the photo has been considered "Media of National Importance" by the Commonwealth Council and declared public domain, though the Council continues to provide Morris with royalties.

The most common painting you'll find of the city is "Emborough from St. Cainnech's Chapel" by William Cavendish. The exact date of the painting has been lost, though it's believed to have been painted around the 1880s. While a popular painting many years ago, it's now most commonly seen on the walls of over-60s.

[Teletubieland]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City

Here is a picture of The Dome complex. It shows the botanical gardens provided for government officials to relax between meetings
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[Oronia]

Daily Question #12: Where am I?

The capital and seat of government of the United Realms is Antüria. Established in 1632, and named after the Mapuche god of the sun, Antüria is the ancestral seat of the royal House of Küxal-Kofi. Having been the central seat of power for most of the nation’s history, It was the capital of the petty Kingdom of Antüpu, the greater Kingdom of Fanelayapu, and the Empire of Komkiñepu; the city also serves as the capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Fanelayasia, one of the twelve constituent realms.

Antüria is the largest city by land size and by population, and the city attracts the most tourism. The historic Gran Camino in Antüria is the most famous street in the United Realms. Running nearly a mile in length, the Gran Camino travels from Calle de Oro on the east, near the Plaza de los Reyes, to the Plaza de los Cielos on the west. Being one of the city's most important shopping areas, there are a large number of hotels, restaurants, and movie theaters, although much of the latter have been replaced by shopping centers. Other notable sites include the Küxal Catacombs, the resting place of members of the then-imperial House of Küxal-Kofi; the St. Isabela, Lady of the Songbirds Statue, built in honor of Queen Isabela of Oronia; and the National Galleries, a collection of museums and research centers.

[Grand Emilia]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City [TAKE 2]
(I misread the prompt, silly me!)

The Commonwealth of Grand Emilia has seven major settlements outside of the capital city (and largest city) of Emborough. These cities will be listed in order of population:

Vanity Beach is the oldest settlement on the island, dating back to the first landings of Captain Joseph Rivers-Chiper's planned settlement of the islands. The city served as the original capital of the nation until 1827, when Emborough began construction. Nowadays, the city is known for its historic waterfront. The most famous building in Vanity Beach is the oldest surviving pub in Grand Emilia, The Whaler's Arms.

Torridon is the second oldest settlement on the island, being formed after a rogue serviceman of the Royal Navy failed to capture Vanity Beach. The town was originally unnamed, but was named in his honour after his death. Torridon is known for the almost army camp-like layout of its city centre, with an intricate semi-circle of buildings surrounding a grand lighthouse.

Chiperton was the first of three settlements built to accomodate the growing migration to the island by people from Europe and North America. The town was named after national founder Joseph Rivers-Chiper after his death in 1841. The town follows a much more modern city layout than the above three. The most famous part of the city is Waterland Square, a 72,000 square metre garden square at the centre of the city.

Karrine, according to it's council's website, is "the Capital of West Emilia." It's the only major settlement on the island's western coastline. This position made it quicker for boats to arrive from the ports of the United States. As such, Karrine, for many years, was one of the largest seaports in all of Grand Emilia. The global financial recession in 2008 and the following austerity measures would lead to the slow dimishing of the seaport, though the council is currently trying to bounce back.

Foyermare is the youngest of the major settlements. Originally, Foyermare was simply a rest stop between three railway lines, but as time went by it became clear that such an area was ripe for business opportunity. Over time, Foyermare would grow into a prosperous financial city, housing many of the tallest buildings in Grand Emilia. Foyermare proudly contains the tallest building in the country: the Swangate Tower.

Loidis Bay is the tied-smallest city in Grand Emilia. The city is named after the city of Leeds, England, where almost all of its initial settlers were born. Loidis Bay is somewhat unremarkable compared to many of its neighbouring settlements, but is currently undergoing many developments to change this. Loidis Bay is also the home of the current Caretaker of the Commonwealth, Madam Eleanor White.

Abercull is is the tied-smallest city in Grand Emilia. Like Chiperton, it was originally built to accomodate the growing migration to the island. Unlike Chiperton, Abercull wasn't able to grow outwards as easily due to the hilly geography of the area. Since its incorporation, Abercull has remained a mainly fishing town.

[Free Stalliongrad]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City (14.10.2022)
What are other major cities in your country?
How big are they? Why are they significant? What are their names? Why and how were they founded? What is their history? Is there anything special to say about their city regent? How old are the cities? Do you have pictures/paintings of them?
Tell me everything about your most important cities besides your capital.

Although there are many other cities of a certain size, the only really important one, after the capital, is Peterhoof.
If the most important clashes took place in the former Princessyn, it can be said that it was Peterhoof who started them. It was in fact thanks to the mutiny of some sailors of the shipyard, together with the workers of the factories, that the Revolution began and the city was immediately placed under their control.
The city was founded by the pre-Equestrian ruler Tsar Peter and became the capital of Severyana until it was annexed to Equestria.
Thanks to its outlet to the sea, it has become one of the most important commercial centers in the country, becoming the key point for the sale and purchase of goods abroad. This is why it is also called "The Window to the East". In addition, it also has most of the seaports and shipyards, so much so that it is still used by the Stalliongrad as the fundamental base of its military fleet.
Structurally, it has nothing different from the capital Stalliongrad: old buildings and monuments, dating back to the Tsar era, which make up the historic center of the city and new and modern apartments and industrial factories that make up its suburbs.

A glimpse of the port of Peterhoof

[East Plate]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City

Despite Montevideo being by far the most dominant city in the colony, there are also a few other remarkable cities due to historical reasons or due to their large extent. Some of them are:

• Port Lewis

Port Lewis is the capital of the Province of New Surrey and also one of the oldest settlements in the colony, being the first European city founded in the colony. It was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 as "Colonia do Sacramento" as a way to claim the territories of East Plate for their Brazilian colony, starting hundreds of years of conflict between Spain and Portugal (and eventually Argentina and Brazil) in the area for the control of the territory. The city is located strategically right in front of the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires. During the Portuguese domination of the city, it was used as a dynamic smuggling centre for Portugal and its ally England, which slowly started to show interest in the region. The city spent several years being governed by Spain and Portugal, as the two empires struggled to dominate it, until 1777 when it was firmly in Spanish hands. Port Lewis was also the place where the first British involvements in East Plate happened, with the British bombing of the city using the HMS Lord Clive commanded by former East India Company officer Robert McNamara, and Ambuscade, commanded by William Roberts in 1762 when the British tried (and failed) to recapture the Portuguese city from Spanish forces during the Seven Years' War between France and Great Britain during the First Cevallos expedition. The city continued to be a source of conflict and British interference when it was briefly conquered by British forces in 1807 during the Second British Invasion of the River Plate, and once more during the Cisplatine War in 1825 between Argentina and Brazil, when the British intervened in favour of the establishment of an independent buffer state between the two South American powers, landing a hodge-podge of forces from African colonial bases on the city to force the Brazilians to accept the peace terms suggested by British diplomat Lord John Ponsonby in 1828.

Once East Plate was annexed into the British Empire in 1839, the city was renamed "Port Lewis" to anglicise the settlement. It is unclear why the name was chosen, with many believing that its name was simply selected because "it sounded English enough" to the Hispanic authorities of the city at the moment of the annexation. Numerous movements have existed to give rename the city with a more meaningful name, with proposals such as "Melbourne" (in honour of British Prime Minister, William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who was Prime Minister when East Plate was annexed) gaining traction, but ultimately failing after "Melbourne" (also in honour of William Lamb) a city in the Australian colony of Victoria was named as its capital in 1851. Other proposals include "Williamsburg," "Port Louise" (in honour of Princess Louise, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert) and "Sacrament City" (a reference to its Portuguese and Spanish name).

• Clarence City

The City of Clarence (legally named as City of Clarence and St. Andrews) is the second largest city in the colony, after Montevideo City. It is the administrative seat of the Province of Billingham. The city is named after King William IV of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover, as before ascending to the throne he held the title of Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews. The first inhabitants of the city arrived in 1726 when the colony was still under Spanish rule, and was officially recognised as a city in 1783 under the name of "Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe" (Literal translation to English: Village of our Lady of Guadalupe). After the annexation of East Plate to the British Empire in 1839, the city was renamed to its current name. The city has always been under the shadows of Montevideo due to its proximity, but this geographical closeness is also the main reason for Clarence to be a city of political and economical importance in the colony. As the capital of the colony, Montevideo is always the first city to receive technological advances, but Clarence, as the closest city to it, is almost always the second. Numerous businesses have made Clarence their home due to its closeness to the Port of Montevideo and cheaper prices, railroads have been built connecting the city to the capital (in fact, the first railroad in the colony was built between Montevideo and Clarence) and several monuments, theatres, parks and other attractions have been erected to imitate Montevideo's economic opulence.

• Alberton

The City of Alberton is named after Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria. Alberton, located at the northern bank of the Blackwater River that divides the colony into two separate halves, is one of the few entirely anglo settlements in the North Blackwater Territory, a part of the colony characterised by its strong Hispanic culture, a large presence of Gauchos and its resistance to British rule, and the biggest city in the north of the colony. It was founded in 1861 as part of the British attempts to pacify the north, with it being envisioned to be a "new beginning" for northern British expansion in the colony. It was originally going to be named Victoria, in honour of the Queen and as a reference to British "Victory" over the unruly north, however, Prince Albert's philanthropic views, liberal ideas, support for emancipation, technological progress, science education, and the welfare of the working classes, as well as his patronage of groundbreaking projects such as the construction of the Crystal Palace in London and the hosting of the Great Exhibition of 1851 were always seen as "more worthy of recognition" than "being born a Queen" by the population of the northern provinces, a position shared by the Colonial Secretary of the time, Christopher Graham. With the untimely death of the Prince in December 1861, the Colonial Government officially changed the name of the young city to Alberton, as popular support for the Prince was at an all-time high.

• Alfreton (or Alfredton)

The City of Alfreton is the smallest city in this list, with only around 3.000 inhabitants. However, the city has a significant meaning for the colony. It is named after His Royal Highness Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The city was founded in 1851, but renamed to its current name in 1867 to honour the arrival of the Duke (then Prince) to East Plate, as part of his voyage around the world that started on 24 January 1867 aboard the HMS Galatea. During this voyage, he visited Gibraltar, the island of Tristan da Cunha, East Plate, Cape Town, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. His arrival marked the first time the colony was paid a royal visit, something that did not happen again until the arrival of Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, and her husband John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne in 1874. Alfred was received with great happiness among the Eastplatine population, and attracted large crowds of people wherever he went, with immense portraits of the Prince adorning many of the buildings of each city he visited. Many streets, avenues, roads, halls, parks and schools bear his name in other parts of East Plate, and during his visit, he laid the cornerstones of new town halls in various cities, including Alfreton. He also visited the aforementioned city of Alberton where he participated in the establishment of a College of Music, due to his fondness for music.

[Lionsroar]

There will be no more questions!!! Let me explain. My main account Lionsroar will now be specialized in worldbuilding and will therefore no longer be overrun by a mass of Daily Questions Dispatches. But the Daily Questions will not be finished! All following questions from now on will be sent from my secondary account Daily Questions and the answers will be collected there as well. And because of the time consuming creation of the new nation, I cant collect your answers from yesterday. I am very sorry, but I can only collect your existing answers. Thank you for your understanding.

The Daily Question Magazine Version #14 from the 10/16/2022.
By request of myself, because I need time to restructure the entirety of the Daily Questions. So I'm sorry for today's question ....
Daily Question #14: Future?[b]
[b]What is the future of your country?.
To be clear: The question is directed at you, what are your reallife goals with the nation (OOC) and at you, what does the future of your country look like from an RP perspective (IC).
So: what are your goals with the nation? How do you want to leave a lasting impression on NS?
And: how is your country likely to go down? Are there any major political changes looming for your country right now?

Explanations:
For more information: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1772808
Or a short explanation:
How does it work? I plan to ask you a different question about your nation every day. You can answer (or not) and learn about other nations, or expand your own nation with the help of these questions (worldbuilding). It's just a little game to get some more variety and fun into the RMB.

[Tangatarehua]

Daily Question #13: Insert Picture of City
What are other major cities in your country?

The other major cities of Tangatarehua, not including the two capitals, are:

• Wharekorana

Wharekorana is the second largest city in Tangatarehua, with a population of 3,470,892 and is located on the Awakoi Peninsula on the northern part of Motumakariri. The city is the nation's newest city and was founded in 1750 by Islamic missionaries who built the Grand Mosque of Wharekorana at a time before the island of Motumakariri had been subsumed into the Empire of Tangatarehua.

The city is built in a mostly concentric circular pattern around the Grand Mosque, although the suburbs have grown to encompass much of the Awakoi peninsula. and is notable for its unique architecture style, which was based around trends in Europe and the Middle East. The city boasts plenty of coastline because it's located on a relatively narrow peninsula and contains a large number of beaches, both on the east coast as well as on the west coast where there a bridge to Rangiwhero. The city has a dry winter continental climate (Koppen Dwa), with dry and sunny but bitterly cold winters thanks to the influence of the Antarctic High. Summers, by contrast are very hot, humid and rainy.

• Kotiropai

Kotiropai is the oldest continually inhabited city in Tangatarehua and was founded around 300BC. The city also served as the first permanent capital city from 404 AD until 910 AD and was supposedly where the first Empress set up court. The city is located in the centre of Marangawhenua, on the shores of the eponymous Awakotiropai river. The city has a monsoon-influenced subtropical climate similar to Tamaki (Koppen Cwa) but because it's inland it has slightly hotter summers and slightly cooler winters.

The most famous tourist attraction by far in Kotiropai is Tawhito-pa, or the Old Palace which was the seat of the Imperial throne until 910 AD, is fully preserved and open to tourists. Because it's located approximately halfway between Tamaki and Whakaara and is on the Maranagawhenua High Speed Rail Line, it's a very popular and accessible tourist destination with a number of museums and preserved monuments from ancient Tangatarehua.

• Rakipa

Rakipa, whose name means "Northern Capital", is located in the central Moanapapa, on the eastern shore of Lake Rotomahana. The city served as Tangatarehua's capital from 915 until 1178. Rakipa Castle is a major attraction - although it's not always open to visitors as it still sees sometimes sees use as the winter residence of the imperial family. The city is believed to have been inhabited since at least the 1st century BC and was an important fortress town by the 10th century AD. The city has an agreeable subtropical climate with hot humid summers and dry, mild winters as well as a very healthy number of historic attractions and museums.

• Kaiika

Kaiika is the northernmost major city in Tangatarehua, located on the tropical island of Ikame in the Ikame nga Maramara island chain and is extremely popular among foreign tourists due to its warm climate and is popular winter getaway location for Rehuans from further south seeking to escape for a few weeks.

Kaiika was first settled by Polynesians in the 11th century AD and later was colonised by Europeans beginning in the late 18th century. In 1803 it was used as a staging point for an attempted European conquest of Tangatarehua, which led to the Battle of Kaiika in 1804 in which Tangatarehua took direct control of the Ikame nga Maramara islands and killed most of the European settlers in the area (subjecting most to kaitangata or ritual cannibalism).

Today Kaiika is a modern city and very popular for its tropical climate, beaches and natural scenery. The city also boasts the largest population of white immigrants in Tangatarehua.

• Kaitohura

Kaitohura is the largest city on the island of Rangiwhero, being located on the island's south coast. The city was originally inhabited by the Pango people, who were the original natives to Tangatarehua and who may have been in the area as far back as 10,000BC. They were driven out in 1232 AD when Rangatira Te Mana Huanga launched a full scale invasion of Rangiwhero, forcing it to become part of the Empire of Tangatarehua and by the 19th century the Pango people were considered extinct.

Kaitohura (whose name means "Eat Whale") is an important fishing area and contains a large population of whales making it popular among tourists but also important for Tangatarehua's (often controversial) whaling industry. Kaitohura is also home to the Imperial University of Kaitohura, which is one of the nation's most prestigious. The city has a continental climate (Koppen Dfa) with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters - in fact the city boasts the highest rate of snowfall among any city in Tangatarehua and in winter hosts an annual snow and ice festival, featuring sculptures and sometimes even entire temporary buildings made out of ice.

[Tangatarehua]

Daily Question #14: Future?
What is the future of your country?

OOC: I have absolutely no idea what the IC future of Tangatarehua might look like, although I'm hoping to continue developing the nation and its characters and see how they interact with other nations.

Tangatarehua is supposed to be a lot more slow-moving than my previous nations mainly to reflect the fact that in real life I don't have as much time for intense roleplay as I used to, which is why the country is designed as a semi-democracy - I no longer have the time or energy to create a large cast of revolving door characters the way that I did with Radiatia and Alizeria, my two previous nations.

Tangatarehua will hopefully remain relatively stable and peaceful as the whole concept of the nation is that it's one which is grappling with guilt over the atrocities it committed in the past and trying to prove itself as a peaceful and decent member of the world community despite having spent most of the 20th century inflicting terror on the rest of the world. (A little bit akin to the national psyche of post-war Germany or to a lesser extent, Japan.)

For the most part I'm hoping to roleplay it in real time, unlike previous nations in which one month in real life equalled one year in character, so don't expect any major political upheavals any time soon.

That said... the Rangatira is starting to get old and frail so a death and state funeral could happen sometime soon, potentially...

Mostly though, I'm just enjoying the world-building, the challenge of creating a nation with a long and ancient history and also using it as a way to try to learn more about Maori culture, mythology and the language given that it's a part of my own heritage that I've hitherto neglected.

Also, I have an entire factbook dedicated to all the possible endings of Tangatarehua based on the "All Endings" meme.

[Daily Questions]

Daily Question #14: Future?
What is the future of your country?

OOC: I have absolutely no idea what the IC future of Tangatarehua might look like, although I'm hoping to continue developing the nation and its characters and see how they interact with other nations.

Tangatarehua is supposed to be a lot more slow-moving than my previous nations mainly to reflect the fact that in real life I don't have as much time for intense roleplay as I used to, which is why the country is designed as a semi-democracy - I no longer have the time or energy to create a large cast of revolving door characters the way that I did with Radiatia and Alizeria, my two previous nations.

Tangatarehua will hopefully remain relatively stable and peaceful as the whole concept of the nation is that it's one which is grappling with guilt over the atrocities it committed in the past and trying to prove itself as a peaceful and decent member of the world community despite having spent most of the 20th century inflicting terror on the rest of the world. (A little bit akin to the national psyche of post-war Germany or to a lesser extent, Japan.)

For the most part I'm hoping to roleplay it in real time, unlike previous nations in which one month in real life equalled one year in character, so don't expect any major political upheavals any time soon.

That said... the Rangatira is starting to get old and frail so a death and state funeral could happen sometime soon, potentially...

Mostly though, I'm just enjoying the world-building, the challenge of creating a nation with a long and ancient history and also using it as a way to try to learn more about Maori culture, mythology and the language given that it's a part of my own heritage that I've hitherto neglected.

Also, I have an entire factbook dedicated to all the possible endings of Tangatarehua based on the "All Endings" meme.

Wow, thanks for sharing these amazing answers.