Terraum

Terraum
Terraum
	— City State of Tarper —
Capital and Federal City of Terraum
	Terraum skyline from Federation Avenue
; Flag	; Coat of arms
	Motto: "Die Völker regieren"
	Anthem: Jerusalem
	Location of Terraum in northeast Tarper
Country	Tarper
Formation	75 (Terra Umas); 2001 (Independence from National Confederation); 2002 (Integration into Federation)
Boroughs	Terraum, South Castle, Bahnhof, Olympia, Park, Nord
	Government
• Body	Terraum City Council
• Grand Mayor	Elwin Nathans (SU)
• Legislature	Terraum House of Assembly
	Area
• Total	892 km2 (344 sq mi)
	Population (2016)
• Total	3,670,622
• Density	4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Demonym	Terraumner

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Terraum, is the capital and the largest city of Tarper as well as one of its 12 constituent states. With a population of approximately 3.7 million, Terraum is the second most populous city proper in Covenant and the seventh most populous urban area in Covenant. Located in northeastern Tarper on the banks of the rivers Justin and Aquila, it is the centre of the Terraum-Himmelstadt Metropolitan Region, which has roughly 6 million residents. Due to its location in the Covenant Plain, Terraum is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one-third of the city's area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers, canals and lakes.

First documented in the 1st century and situated at the crossing of two important historic trade routes, Terraum became the capital of the Terraum Reich (1300-1342), the Electorate (then Kingdom) of Astra (1342–1914), the United Kingdoms of Tarper (1901–1914), the CTCR (1912–1991) and the Republic of Tarper (1991–2000).

Terraum is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations and convention venues. Terraum serves as a continental hub for air and rail traffic and has a highly complex public transportation network. The metropolis is a popular tourist destination. Significant industries also include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, clean tech, biotechnology, construction, and electronics.

Modern Terraum is home to world-renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues and is host to many sporting events. Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions. The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts and a high quality of living.

History

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Imperial and monarchial era

20th Century

Present day

Geography

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Government

City state

Boroughs

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Infrastrucutre

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Education

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