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| name                    = Natlia
| name                    = Nataliya<br>{{small|32°26′N 1°0′E}}
| native_name            = ''Naga i-Natlia''
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| population_demonym      = Natlian<br>''Natliami''
| population_demonym      = Natalian, ''Nataliyadan''
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'''Natlia''' ({{small|[[Lithian]]:}} [natli.a]) is the capital and the most populous city of [[Lugida]], being located partly on Cape () and on the [[Mount Lenthir|Lenthiri]] mountainside. Natlia is part of the [[Nagidan]] metropolitan area, whose urban agglomeration of 24 million people is one of the largest on Sahar.
'''Nataliya''' ({{small|[[Lithian]]:}} [natalija]), officially the '''Nataliya Metropolis''', is the capital city of [[Lugida]]. Additionally as the country's capital prefecture, the core urban area is home to 11.6 million people (2016), the largest in Lugida and 3rd largest in [[Soltenna]]. It is located on the eastern foothills of [[Mount Lenthir]], , facing towards Nataliya Bay and the [[Gulf of Sharkunen|Sharkunen Gulf]]. Nataliya comprises the southern edge of the [[Heartland Lugida|Heartland region]] and is a part of the [[Midan]] metropolitan area whose urban agglomeration of 24 million people is one of the largest in the world.


Natlia was initially built as a fishing settlement, and was expanded into a city during [[Letsatian Empire|Letsatian rule]]. Through extensive silver mining on the mineral-rich mountainside, Natlia grew quickly to become one of Lugida's trade centers, with its historical zenith during the [[Four Swords]] period. The city went a period of economic decline following the dissolution of the Four Swords on 1731, and has suffered extensive damages from the [[Great Ekuosian War]]. The city later recovered and grew rapidly following the war.
Initially founded as a small [[Altha dynasty]]-era settlement, Nataliya was expanded into a city under [[Letsatian Empire|Letsatian rule]] in Lugida when extensive deposits of silver was found in the foothills west of the city. Avite Empire ruler Gathid, being of Natalian origin, proposed the city as the empire's new capital in 348 CE. The proposal, though implemented through development of infrastructure in Nataliya, fell out of favor of Avite clerics. Nataliya's surrounding geography kept the city untouched by war during the Warring States period in the 5th century. By the 10th century the city had become a powerful naval city-state who maintain trade routes in and out of the [[Amiyant Sea]] and along the Gulf.


Modern-day Natlia is a global city, with the largest metropolitan economy in [[Soltenna]]. It has grown rapidly following the Lugid economic boom in the mid to late 20th century, contributing to its metropolitan area's large GDP of around $1 trillion. Natlia boasts as one of the leading technology, cultural, and tourism hubs of Sahar, being the headquarters to Lugid conglomerates such as [[Wilith]] and [[Mitsetale]].
Combination of several factors such as the then recent Tori invasions of Lugida led to the founding of the [[Forian Confederation]] in the 10th century, initially consisting of four city-states across the southern Damire Sea. When the confederation merges to form the [[Forian Kingdom]] the royal families of constituent city-states chose Nataliya as their capital. During this time economic activity grew up to its historic highest in the 17th century, before declining after the Kingdom's dissolution on 1731. Nataliya is designated capital city of Lugida upon the formation of the Republic in 1868. Nataliya suffered from extensive damages during the [[Pangyeoun War]] due to Allied-led bombings and offensives. As the war ended the capital city later grew significantly throughout the Lugid post-war economic miracle.
 
Today, Nataliya is a global city with the largest metropolitan economy in [[Soltenna]]; its estimated metropolitan GDP reaches upwards of $800 billion. The city has one of the highest standards of living in the world, as well as one of the most expensive city for expatriates, stemming from the city's high population density and real estate value. Nataliya boasts a vibrant culture extending from Forian-era buildings at the [[Mite, Nataliya|Mite district]] to popular culture such as [[miko]] and [[L-pop]]{{spaced en dash}}which gave the city's nickname, "City of Sight and Sound". Nataliya hosts many large, global Lugid-based companies including entertainment agency [[Nasha Entertainment]], mass media company [[Deliat Media]], and conglomerate company [[Hanareth]], in addition to supranational institutions such as the [[Central Bank of Fordas]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Natlia'' comes from the [[Lithian]] words ''natlan'' "Sun" and the derivational ''fia'' "of", literally meaning "of the Sun". This name has become the subject of multiple metaphors due to its vague direct meaning. Public consensus prefer the meaning "the rising sun" for Natlia, while other meanings such as "the city of the sun" is also used but are rare outside literary contexts.
<!-- The name ''Nataliya'' comes from the [[Lithian]] words ''natal'' "Sun" with the addition of suffix ''-ia'' to mean "(city) of the Sun". According to common local belief, the name is interpreted as to mean ''the rising sun'' in reference to the city's location on the Lugid east coast. -->


==History==
==History==
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==Architecture==
==Architecture==
Historically, most buildings in Natlia bear Lugid architecture, which is predominantly made of wood and is heavily influenced by Qonklese architecture. Ekuosian architecture propagated into Natlia through [[sermet]]s and
Traditional architecture of Natalia is heavily influenced by Ekuosian architecture, propagated through [[sermet]]s and later during the Forian period. At the time, buildings outside the walls of the Royal District (now [[Mite, Natalia]]) are generally wood-based, occasionally using concrete or brick as foundation. Conversely, the district has most{{spaced en dash}}if not all{{spaced en dash}}buildings brick-faced. Industrialization in the 19th century and the later bombings of Natalia led to a decline of wood-based buildings in Natalia particularly over concerns regarding its vulnerability to catch fire.


==Culture==
==Culture==


==Economy==
==Economy==
Natlia is the business and financial hub of Lugida. Despite having only around 0.1 percent of Lugida's land area, Natlia and its metropolitan area contributes to almost half of Lugida's nominal GDP. Service sector accounts for half of Natlian economy.
<!-- Natlia is the business and financial hub of Lugida. Despite having only around 0.1 percent of Lugida's land area, Natlia and its metropolitan area contributes to almost half of Lugida's nominal GDP. Service sector accounts for half of Natlian economy.


Natlia experienced a rapid rebuilding and economic growth from the 1960s, after sustaining severe damages from the [[Great Ekuosian War]]. Centralization of economic growth to Natlia caused large Lugid companies to move to the city in order to take advantage of the city's better access to the government. Through centralization and Lugida's export-oriented economy, Natlia later went on to become Soltenna's international financial center since the late 1960s amidst competition with other Soltennan cities such as [[Bosato]] and [[Cuáma]].
Natlia experienced a rapid rebuilding and economic growth from the 1960s, after sustaining severe damages from the [[Pangyeoun War]]. Centralization of economic growth to Natlia caused large Lugid companies to move to the city in order to take advantage of the city's better access to the government. Through centralization and Lugida's export-oriented economy, Natlia later went on to become Soltenna's international financial center since the late 1960s amidst competition with other Soltennan cities such as [[Bosato]] and [[Cuáma]].


The city's economic growth is challenged by increasing living costs, population density, and high real estate prices, thus inviting economic competition by other Lugid cities like [[Kirni]] and [[Dalshabet]].
The city's economic growth is challenged by increasing living costs, population density, and high real estate prices, thus inviting economic competition by other Lugid cities like [[Kirni]] and [[Dalshabet]]. -->


==Government==
==Government==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Nagidan]]
* [[Midan]]
* [[List of cities in Lugida]]
* [[List of cities in Lugida]]


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Revision as of 17:41, 22 July 2022

Nataliya
32°26′N 1°0′E
Metropolis
Skyline of the city center at Kalos
Skyline of the city center at Kalos
Nickname(s): 
City of Sight and Sound
CountryLugida
RegionHeartland
Area
 • Metro
1,534 km2 (592 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Metropolis11,642,706
 • Density7,590/km2 (19,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Natalian, Nataliyadan
Time zoneSahar Coordinated Time (SCT+0)

Nataliya (Lithian: [natalija]), officially the Nataliya Metropolis, is the capital city of Lugida. Additionally as the country's capital prefecture, the core urban area is home to 11.6 million people (2016), the largest in Lugida and 3rd largest in Soltenna. It is located on the eastern foothills of Mount Lenthir, , facing towards Nataliya Bay and the Sharkunen Gulf. Nataliya comprises the southern edge of the Heartland region and is a part of the Midan metropolitan area whose urban agglomeration of 24 million people is one of the largest in the world.

Initially founded as a small Altha dynasty-era settlement, Nataliya was expanded into a city under Letsatian rule in Lugida when extensive deposits of silver was found in the foothills west of the city. Avite Empire ruler Gathid, being of Natalian origin, proposed the city as the empire's new capital in 348 CE. The proposal, though implemented through development of infrastructure in Nataliya, fell out of favor of Avite clerics. Nataliya's surrounding geography kept the city untouched by war during the Warring States period in the 5th century. By the 10th century the city had become a powerful naval city-state who maintain trade routes in and out of the Amiyant Sea and along the Gulf.

Combination of several factors such as the then recent Tori invasions of Lugida led to the founding of the Forian Confederation in the 10th century, initially consisting of four city-states across the southern Damire Sea. When the confederation merges to form the Forian Kingdom the royal families of constituent city-states chose Nataliya as their capital. During this time economic activity grew up to its historic highest in the 17th century, before declining after the Kingdom's dissolution on 1731. Nataliya is designated capital city of Lugida upon the formation of the Republic in 1868. Nataliya suffered from extensive damages during the Pangyeoun War due to Allied-led bombings and offensives. As the war ended the capital city later grew significantly throughout the Lugid post-war economic miracle.

Today, Nataliya is a global city with the largest metropolitan economy in Soltenna; its estimated metropolitan GDP reaches upwards of $800 billion. The city has one of the highest standards of living in the world, as well as one of the most expensive city for expatriates, stemming from the city's high population density and real estate value. Nataliya boasts a vibrant culture extending from Forian-era buildings at the Mite district to popular culture such as miko and L-pop – which gave the city's nickname, "City of Sight and Sound". Nataliya hosts many large, global Lugid-based companies including entertainment agency Nasha Entertainment, mass media company Deliat Media, and conglomerate company Hanareth, in addition to supranational institutions such as the Central Bank of Fordas.

Etymology

History

Geography

Cityscape

Architecture

Traditional architecture of Natalia is heavily influenced by Ekuosian architecture, propagated through sermets and later during the Forian period. At the time, buildings outside the walls of the Royal District (now Mite, Natalia) are generally wood-based, occasionally using concrete or brick as foundation. Conversely, the district has most – if not all – buildings brick-faced. Industrialization in the 19th century and the later bombings of Natalia led to a decline of wood-based buildings in Natalia particularly over concerns regarding its vulnerability to catch fire.

Culture

Economy

Government

Demographics

International relations

See also