Niyi
| Niyi | |
|---|---|
| City and borough | |
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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 | City canton |
| • Body | City Canton Coordination Committee |
| • Chairpersons of Niyi City Canton Coordination Committee |
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| Population (1674) | |
| • Total | 4,313,248 |
| • Rank | 1 |
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 people's republic, established in 1703. 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 Sanaman and a third Istvanistani, 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.
