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| subdivision_name2 = Niyi City and Borough | | subdivision_name2 = Niyi City and Borough | ||
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| established_date = 1143 AN}} | | established_date = 1143 AN | ||
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| government_type = Consolidated city and borough | |||
| governing_body = City Council | |||
| leader_title = [[Mayor of Niyi City|Mayor]] | |||
| leader_name = [[Semisa Anderson]] ([[United Nationalist Alliance|UNA]]) | |||
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'''Niyi''' is the largest city in [[Sanama]]. The name in [[Sani language|Sani]] and [[Ama language|Ama]] is ''Niyi'', in [[Istvanistani]] and [[Praeta]] ''Nee'', and in [[Cisamarrese language|Cisamarrese]] ''Nea''. | '''Niyi''' is the largest city in [[Sanama]]. The name in [[Sani language|Sani]] and [[Ama language|Ama]] is ''Niyi'', in [[Istvanistani]] and [[Praeta]] ''Nee'', and in [[Cisamarrese language|Cisamarrese]] ''Nea''. | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 29 May 2020
| Niyi | |
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| Nickname(s): The Big N, Nee, The Big Fig | |
| Country | Sanama |
| Province | Niyi |
| Borough | Niyi City and Borough |
| Founded | 1143 AN |
| Government | |
| • Type | Consolidated city and borough |
| • Body | City Council |
| • Mayor | Semisa Anderson (UNA) |
Niyi is the largest city in Sanama. The name in Sani and Ama is Niyi, in Istvanistani and Praeta Nee, and in Cisamarrese Nea.
Politics
Niyi is the capital of the eponymous province, established in 1679. After the communes in the city federated to form a citywide district government after the formation of the First Republic, a referendum approved the merger of the city and canton governments. The formal name of the city is City of Niyi–Nee.
Culture
Niyi is considered a melting pot with a large number of different ethnicities represented. Roughly a third speak Sani and a third Istvani, while other nationalities make up 12 percent of the population.
Transport
Niyi hosts three international airports: Malliki Tosha International Airport, Niyi City Airport and Southport International Airport.
