Amapola

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Amapola
Amapola photomontage
Starting at the top, from left to right: (1) The iconic Institut des Sciences d'Amapola main campus at night; (2) Evening scene at Plaza de los Trabajadores, with the historic Labor Movement Monument at its center; (3) Amapola's glittering entertainment district viewed, with the Tour de la Victoire; (4) The Grand Ballet of Amapola's historic theater; (5) Aerial view of the Amapola Industrial Complex with its refineries and manufacturing centers.
[[|100px|Flag of Amapola|frameless]] Flag [[|55px|Coat of Arms of Amapola|frameless]] Coat of Arms
Motto: "Florece en la Adversidad" Martino: "Blooms in Adversity"
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Official language(s)	Alexandrian, Martino, Babkhi, Common Tongue
Demonym	Amapolense
- Adjective	Amapolense
Government	Special City Council
Regional Governor of Alduria	Sofia Cardenas
Legislature	Amapola City Council
Mayor of Amapola	Miguel Ángel Rosales
Establishment	1671 AN
Area	1,492.4 km²
Population	3,842,671 (1723 AN)
Currency	New Alexandrian écu (NAX€)
Abbreviation	AMP
Time zone(s)	AMT (Aldurian Mean Time)
Patron	Saint Peter the Worker
Animal	Desert Eagle
Drink	Amapola Nights (local cocktail)

Amapola is a major inland metropolis in the Region of Alduria, Nouvelle Alexandrie. With a population of 3,842,671 (1723 AN census), it is the fourth-largest city in Nouvelle Alexandrie and a crucial industrial, cultural, and entertainment center. Located in the heart of Alduria's industrial belt, Amapola is renowned for its strategic importance to the nation's energy sector, manufacturing capabilities, and its vibrant cultural scene. The city holds Special City status within the Federation, granting it direct access to federal funding and development programs.

Established in 1671 AN during the early development of Alduria, Amapola was planned as an industrial center, strategically positioned near major hydrocarbon deposits. The city's name, meaning "poppy" in Martino, references the wild poppies that once blanketed the desert plains where the city now stands. The discovery of significant oil and natural gas reserves in the region during the late 1670 ANs transformed Amapola from a modest industrial settlement into a booming metropolis.

Today, Amapola is known as the cradle of the New Alexandrian labor movement, with a rich history of worker organization and social progress that dates back to the early days of the Aldurian Republic. The city serves as headquarters for the Aldurian Oil Company, the state-owned energy giant, among many other major corporations. It also hosts some of the nation's largest manufacturing complexes. Its skyline is dominated by the gleaming towers of its entertainment district, the historic buildings of the Institut des Sciences d'Amapola (ISA), and the massive industrial complexes that power the nation's economy.

Amapola's cultural significance extends beyond industry, as it is home to prestigious institutions such as the Grand Ballet of Amapola and the Institut des Sciences d'Amapola, which has been at the forefront of scientific research and innovation since its establishment in 1679 AN. The city is also a major military center, hosting the Amapola Joint Military Complex, a significant base for both the Army and Air Force components of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie.

See also

• Alduria
• Aldurian Oil Company
• Institut des Sciences d'Amapola
• Grand Ballet of Amapola
• Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie