Punta Santiago

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Punta Santiago Aldurian Capital District
Top to bottom: the Executive Mansion, (left) the Campos Business District, (right) the Hotel du Babkha, the Citadel, and the Costa Azul District.
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Motto: "Libre y Soberana Es Esta Hermosa Ciudad" Martino: "Free and sovereign is this beautiful city."
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Punta Santiago is the capital city of the Republic of Alduria and the largest city in the country. It is located on the Gulf of Susa in the Euran continent, with an estimated population of 943,187 (1684 AN) within the limits of the Aldurian Capital District. Its metropolitan statistical area has an estimated population of 2,145,298 (1684 AN).

Punta Santiago is considered the political, cultural, financial, and commercial center of Alduria. Jurisdictionally, the metropolis extends beyond the limits of the Aldurian Capital District mainly within the state of Asuara to the south, and to the west, within the state of Mondego.

Punta Santiago was founded originally as a small port in the then-Kingdom of Babkha called Al-Santyaghu in 1485 AN. Throughout its history it endured the first collapse of Babkha, Ashkenatzi colonization, and later colonization by Leon-Venezia. It was not until the collapse of Alexandria and later Caputia that hundreds of thousands of stateless settlers and developers from both nations came to settle, develop, and populate the city of Punta Santiago as we know it today. Several historical buildings are in Punta Santiago; among the most notable are the city's former defensive forts like the Citadel. Other notable buildings include the Sacre-Coeur Cathedral, the Executive Mansion, the Government House, and the prestigious Hotel du Babkha.

The oldest part of the city, known as the Alcazaba, mostly features the influence of Babkhi, Ashkenatzi, and Martino architecture. This part of the city is comprised of a network of "setted" roads usually surrounded by ancient, two to four-storied houses built on masonry. Some colonial structures have been restored and serve either as government offices, museums, department stores, prestigious residences, or short-term vacation rentals. The architecture is more varied in other districts of the city. The Campos Business District has rapidly developed since Aldurian independence, featuring a lot of influence from art deco and other modern designs.

Punta Santiago is also one of the two Treaty Ports established in a treaty with Jingdao. Thanks to its status as a treaty port, it is home to a large Jingdaoese community, mainly ranging from merchants, clergy, and clerks with their families. It is home to the largest Catodral built in honor of the Heavenly Light on the Euran continent. Since Alduria's accession to the Raspur Pact in 1681 AN, trade with Jingdao has diminished while remaining one of the most important sources of economic activity in the city.

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Barrios

Main article: Subdivisions of Punta Santiago.

The 18 barrios that compose the Aldurian Capital District are:

1. Alcazaba
2. Oriente
3. Puebla
4. Costa Azul
5. Qanavat
6. Beauregard
7. Monacillo
8. Quebrada
9. Eilat
10. Niavaran
11. Sabalan
12. Alhambra
13. Quimbombó
14. Santurce
15. Jilin City/Jingtown
16. Corozal
17. Colorado
18. Placita del Carmen

Alcazaba

The south wall of the Alcazaba, facing the ruins of the Babkhan Amphitheater of Ithrah.

The Alcazaba of Punta Santiago is the fortified historic core of the city of Punta Santiago. Within its walls are the core government offices, including the Citadel, a world-famous large ziggurat complex that houses the Department of Defense and other related defense and national security agencies. Located in this district are many national museums and the Plaza de Armas. The Punta Santiago City Hall is also located in this district, along with many of the agencies and offices for the government of the Aldurian Capital District.

It overlooks the Bay of Susa and the Port of Punta Santiago to its south, the Sacre Coeur Cathedral, and the Place d’Etoile to its east, and the Campos Business District and Puebla to the west.

The term “Alcazology” is often used by the Aldurian press to refer mockingly to the study of Aldurian national politics. In the vernacular, "Alacazology" is often used to refer to a piece of commentary, typically produced quickly in response to a recent event, whose primary purpose is to attract attention or wild speculation.

The Alcazaba serves as the designated government district of the city, with the Executive Mansion, Government House, and the Palace of Parliament located inside its walls.

The world-famous Hotel du Babkha is in this historic area of the city, a hotel that often serves as the abode for foreign dignitaries and famous people alike.

Jingdaoese District

Some streets in Punta Santiago were heavily influenced by Jingdaoese architecture.

Economy

Port of Punta Santiago

The Port of Punta Santiago is a major seaport located in the city of Punta Santiago. It is the largest passenger port and the largest cargo port in Alduria. As of 1683 AN, the Port of Punta Santiago accounts for approximately 300,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact of €43 billion écu.