Parap

Parap
Starting at the top, from left to right: (1) The Teatro de Bellas Artes de Parap, built in 1699 AN; (2) A morning scene in Plaza Wechua, with the Inti Pacha T'aqa Monument in its center; (3) Parap viewed from beyond Company Hill, a mountain terraced and hollowed out by the Honourable Company to form its primary Residency in the Wechua Nation; (4) An evening scene around Inti Kuntur Wasi, the Golden Condor monument; (5) An evening scene in the Inti Cuadrado square, with the Cathedral of Viracocha in view.
Flag of Parap Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Urqunchikkunam pusawanchik" Wechu: "Our mountains guide us."
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Regional Governor of Wechua Nation
Legislature	Illaqta Kamachiy Parap
Major of Parap
Establishment	1657 AN
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Population	1,612,911
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Parap is the capital city of the Wechua Nation, a core region of the Nouvelle Alexandrie. The city is in the mountainous center of the country, at the foot of one of the largest peaks of Keltia, Mount Lacara. The city is the second most populous city in the Federation, after the city of Punta Santiago, Alduria. It has a population of 1,612,911 (1710 AN). Its elevation is around 3,400m (11,200 ft).

The city is the historical and ancient capital of the Wechua people and the heart of Wechua culture and religion. While the new capital city of Cárdenas was being built, Parap served as the temporary co-capital for the executive and administrative functions of the Federation, sharing duties with Punta Santiago, Alduria (legislative and judicial). The King of Nouvelle Alexandrie, the King of the Wechua in his own right, resided in Parap until the completion of the new federal capital at Cárdenas.

The city of Parap is governed by Kuntisuyu, a state in the region of the Wechua Nation. The city is subdivided into Barrios.

Cityscape

Architecture

The architecture of Parap is mostly inspired by the styles of the Wechua people, but also by Caputian architecture. The city is limited in its expansion by the mountains that surround it. Some of the oldest parts of the city are the Ciudadela, the city citadel, that protects it from the north valley; and the Hatun Wasi Viracocha (Cathedral of Viracocha), an integral part of the Faith of Inti, with the massive Inti Cuadrado (Sun Square) in front of it.

Parap is considered Wechua's primary city, and has some of the most extensive infrastructure in the nation.

Barrio

The 21 Barrios that compose Parap are:

1. Illaqta Ukhupi
2. Llamkay Urqu
3. Kusikuy Illaqta
4. Hatun Yachay Wasi Illaqta
5. Hanaq Sacha
6. Haciepa
7. Atfael
8. Ibicife
9. Pamache
10. Penbuco
11. Juaíla
12. Hualvilca
13. Limcia
14. Qieda
15. Ypawa
16. Caaputora
17. Patuy
18. Buital
19. Virembó
20. Mosqolopo
21. Fornempa

Illaqta Ukhupi

The 'Downtown' area of Parap is the large historic core of the city. Within it are many of the city's main cultural venues and governmental buildings, such as the Gobiernopa Wasinkunan (Government Halls) which holds the regional council for Kuntisuyu, of which Parap is the capital, as well as the Parap City Council (Illaqta Kamachiy). The City Hospital is located east of the city centre, being the main medical facility in the city. The Illaqta Nisqapi (City Theater) is also a cultural eyecatcher.

It is located in the heart of the Lacara Valley where Parap is located in, being more flat than most parts of the city. It stands below Llamkay Urqu (Company Hill) and Kusikuy Illaqta (Music Town) to the north, and the Hatun Yachay Wasi Illaqta (University Town) and Hanaq Sacha (High Hill) to the south.

Downtown is also the transit heart of the city, with the Parap Libertad Station as the main train and metro hub of the city.

Company Hill

The Company Hill (Llamkay Urqu) is the main business district located north of the city centre. The district begun under the Honourable Company, who hollowed out the Hill itself. Much of the rest of the district followed around it, now standing at more than 100,000 daily workers and 2,100,000 square metres (22,600,000 sq ft) of office space. Most of the district is dedicated to business, and therefore has little permanent residents. The largest of these is the students area of the Llamkay Business College, housing around 24,600 students.

The district contains some of the tallest high-rises in the city, most importantly the ESB Tower which is located at the Hill itself, as well as the Kerularios Tower, Quisuyupanqui-Huyhua Tower (PCE HQ), and Parap International Trade Center. The Aucapuma Wasin (Hall) holds trade fairs and conferences.

Kusikuy Illaqta

'Joytown', as its translation means, is the main culture and entertainment district in the city. It is centred around the Surichaqui Stadium, the main sports venue in the city. On Surichaqui Square there are also Tomayro Cinema and Arcade, as well as numerous leisure businesses and restaurants. Usucachi Zoo is the city zoo, standing west of Surichaqui. East of the stadium is the Sayritupac Pool, the city's swimming center. The Stadium is used by the city's Parap Piluta Haytáy Qutu (Football Club), as well as for athletics.

Hatun Yachay Wasi Illaqta

"University Town" is the location of the University of Parap, while also having a major business and science district. The University has multiple faculties, and is specialized in technology and healthcare. It is also connected to the University Hospital, the second medical facility in the city. The University was built during the Second Wechua Kingdom period, and has since then expanded.

The business and science district is filled with many major organizations, with the 'Paucarchuco Campus' in the northwest corner known for its excellence in life sciences. Yanay-Mayu Biotechnology and Ttika Quihue Sciences are the foremost of these companies. There is also a large Wechua heritage center, hosted by the Wechuan Historical Society and the Parap Philosophical Society.

Hanaq Sacha

"High Hill" is a neighbourhood in Parap known for its embassies and consulates, as well as being the most expensive neighbourhood in the city. It is also known for its nightlife, with extensive social clubs and casinos. High Hill is one of the older parts of the cities, once hosting several of the Wechua Nation ministries. With the collapse of the nation and subsequent restoration, the neighbourhood has been redeveloped with many offices and apartments as well.

Government

Executive

• Major of Parap
• Deputy Major of Parap
• Major's Cabinet
  • Cabinet Departments
• Majoral Advisory Council

Legislative

• Unicameral legislature: Illaqta Kamachiy Parap
  • Barrios Councils

Safety

• Kuntisuyu Police Department
• Parap Gendarmerie
• Kuntisuyu Fire Department

Security

The main garrison of the city and surrounding Federal District is provided by III Combined Arms Corps of the Federal Army, consisting of the 1003^rd Corps HQ Company, the 609^th General Support Regiment, the 610^th Area Defence Unit, the 611^th Pioneer Regiment, and the 612^th Works & Maintenance Regiment.

Generalised ground based air defence for the city is provided by two Silver Hammer regiments attached to the 610^th Area Defence Unit, with the batteries routinely rotated between concealed locations on the outskirts of the city under the cover of darkness.

Flying units operating out of the Ciudadela Air Base are grouped under the Parap Federal Air Defence Wing, including a squadron of FA-9 Banshees and an evaluation flight of F-17 Axarana tasked with air policing and interception missions.

Education

• Royal University of Parap
  • Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Faculty of Anthropology
  • Faculty of Theology and Intian Studies
• Parap Federal Colleges
  • Llamkay Business College
  • Huamancuri College
  • Allccarima College

Infrastructure

Transportation

• Parap MetroRail System
• Kuntisuyu Bus
• Parap Commuter Rail
• Parap International Airport

Highways

• City Ring (Part of Pan-Keltian Highway)
• Qieda Bypass
• Virembó Bypass

Utilities

Healthcare

• Parap Health Services
  • City Hospital
  • University Hospital

Electricity

• Parap Coal Plant
• Kuntisuyu Gas Power Plants
  • Çardolatí Gas Plant
  • Haciepa Gas Plant
• Kuntisuyu Oil Power Plants
  • Penbuco Oil Plant

Sports

Professional Teams

• Parap FC (Soccer)
• Parap Hockey Club
• Hacha Pukllay Huñu (Basketball)
• Tiburón Wanpuy Huñu (Swimming)

Facilities

• Surichaqui Stadium
• Sayritupac Swimming Pool