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The repeated intrusion of the sea left calcareous sediments that formed a series of hills that mark the geographic boundary of Castra Osaniovo. That is where a fortified town arose near the harbor of the port. Castra Osaniovo is spread over a valley covering approximately {{convert|368|km2}} while the metropolitan area extends a further {{convert|200|km2}} around the hill of the historic district of Castello and nine other limestone hills of the middle-to-late Miocene.These hills reach heights of a little more than 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level on the long Emervirca plains . | The repeated intrusion of the sea left calcareous sediments that formed a series of hills that mark the geographic boundary of Castra Osaniovo. That is where a fortified town arose near the harbor of the port. Castra Osaniovo is spread over a valley covering approximately {{convert|368|km2}} while the metropolitan area extends a further {{convert|200|km2}} around the hill of the historic district of Castello and nine other limestone hills of the middle-to-late Miocene.These hills reach heights of a little more than 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level on the long Emervirca plains . | ||
Other notable geographic features include Kingshill and Marblerock, the site of the ancient Adonerii necropolis, the small Boria hill, where the basilica stands, and the San Mirol hill, with the eponymous castle on top. | Other notable geographic features include Kingshill and Marblerock, the site of the ancient Adonerii necropolis, the small Boria hill, where the basilica stands, and the San Mirol hill, with the eponymous castle on top. The modern city occupies the valley between the hills and the sea to the south and southeast. Castra Osaniovo is surrounded by the Seven Brothers Mountain to the east and the mountains of Ursina to the north, with Devil's Saddle in the west. The landscape and coastline contains many landmarks and panoramas of the bay, plains, mountains, and lagoons and ponds. | ||
Castra Osaniovo is one of the "greenest" Caphirian cities; every inhabitant of Castra Osaniovo has access to 87.5 square metres (942 sq ft) of public gardens and parks. Its mild climate allows the growth of numerous subtropical plants, such as the Greater Island Pine, Virgin's Winter Willow, Queen White-Root, White Roundleaf Corydalis, Tassel Dogbane and Perennial Violets. Major parks include: Pandora Meadows, which extends for about 25 hectares; Crescent Park, which extends for about 20 hectares with a medieval castle on the top; the Almond Gardens which extends for about 13 hectares, with a little pond which is home to flamingos and other wading birds; Grand Avenue Park, which extends for about 22 hectares and hosts the city library in an old mansion on the top of the hill; and Trillium Plaza, which extends for about 2.5 hectares. | |||
The city has 6 historic neighborhoods: Santonia, Maresegan, Ariaca, Seoria, Rurres, and Jeseolo. There are also several modern districts, grown when part of the ancient walls had been demolished during the First Great War such as Martore, Čabro, and Goldrun at the east, Saint Marcolina at the west, Falerii Vale to the north and Sacard, and Emona at the south. | The city has 6 historic neighborhoods: Santonia, Maresegan, Ariaca, Seoria, Rurres, and Jeseolo. There are also several modern districts, grown when part of the ancient walls had been demolished during the First Great War such as Martore, Čabro, and Goldrun at the east, Saint Marcolina at the west, Falerii Vale to the north and Sacard, and Emona at the south. | ||
===Beaches=== | ===Beaches=== | ||
[[File:Cala Goloritzè 13 sept. 2017.jpg|thumb|[[Sacard Beach]]|alt=Cala Goloritzè 13 sept. 2017.jpg]]The main beach of Castra Osaniovo is the [[Sacard Beach]]. It stretches for about 8 kilometres (5 mi), from Devil's Saddle up to the coastline of Saint Marcolina. Sacard is also the name of the district located on the western stretch of the strip between the beach and ''Saline di Tupoh'' ("Tupoh's Salt Mine"). | [[File:Cala Goloritzè 13 sept. 2017.jpg|thumb|[[Sacard Beach]]|alt=Cala Goloritzè 13 sept. 2017.jpg]]The main beach of Castra Osaniovo is the [[Sacard Beach]]. It stretches for about 8 kilometres (5 mi), from Devil's Saddle up to the coastline of Saint Marcolina. Sacard is also the name of the district located on the western stretch of the strip between the beach and ''Saline di Tupoh'' ("Tupoh's Salt Mine"). | ||
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===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
[[File:Cascade de Sillans.jpg|thumb|The Arraetonian waterfalls |left]]Castra Osaniovo has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures usually range from 23 °C (73 °F) in the coldest month, January to 32 °C (90 °F) in August, the warmest month. (73 to 90 °F). While temperature does not vary greatly throughout the year, there is a wetter monsoon season from November to February. But heat waves can occur, due to Urcean anticyclone, starting in June. From mid-June to mid-September, rain is a rare event, limited to brief afternoon storms. The rainy season starts in September, and the first cold days come in December. | [[File:Cascade de Sillans.jpg|thumb|The Arraetonian waterfalls |left]]Castra Osaniovo has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures usually range from 23 °C (73 °F) in the coldest month, January to 32 °C (90 °F) in August, the warmest month. (73 to 90 °F). While temperature does not vary greatly throughout the year, there is a wetter monsoon season from November to February. But heat waves can occur, due to Urcean anticyclone, starting in June. From mid-June to mid-September, rain is a rare event, limited to brief afternoon storms. The rainy season starts in September, and the first cold days come in December. Winds are frequent, especially the mistral and sirocco; in summer, a marine sirocco breeze lowers the temperature and brings some relief from the heat. | ||
The Arraeton river flows down the Ursina mountains to create the 44 metre (48 yards) Arraetonian waterfalls, considered one of the most beautiful sights in Caphiria. | |||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
As a provincial capital, Castra Osaniovo is the seat of power for the Provinciarum of Narico and is home to all criminal, civil, administrative, and accounting courts for Narico from the Ministry of Justice up to the High Court of Assizes of Appeal. It is home to a prison, [[Sailasch]], built in the late 18th century, famous because no one has ever managed to escape. A new modern prison is under construction in the nearby town of Usati. The city also contains several notable institutions and offices, such as the Superintendency of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, the Naricon Archival Superintendency, and the Archeological Superintendency of the Cultural Heritage Ministry. Despite the public perception of the city being a resort town, Castra Osaniovo is one of the most politically significant cities in Urlazio. | As a provincial capital, Castra Osaniovo is the seat of power for the Provinciarum of Narico and is home to all criminal, civil, administrative, and accounting courts for Narico from the Ministry of Justice up to the High Court of Assizes of Appeal. It is home to a prison, [[Sailasch]], built in the late 18th century, famous because no one has ever managed to escape. A new modern prison is under construction in the nearby town of Usati. The city also contains several notable institutions and offices, such as the Superintendency of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, the Naricon Archival Superintendency, and the Archeological Superintendency of the Cultural Heritage Ministry. Despite the public perception of the city being a resort town, Castra Osaniovo is one of the most politically significant cities in Urlazio. | ||