Taisgol

Taisgol
Capital city, parish and region
Nickname(s):  Happy Valley, Sunshine Basin
Motto(s):  “Nuestro ciudad, nuestro hogar”
Country	Tierrador
Region	Taisgol Region
Parishes	Taisgol, Platino, Río Solo, Verona
Founded	1507
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
• Body	City Council
• Mayor	Sonia Quareshi (PST)
• Deputy Mayor	Oscar Juarez
Area
• Capital city, parish and region	18,117 km2 (6,995 sq mi)
• Urban	2,332 km2 (900 sq mi)
• Metro	10,785 km2 (4,164 sq mi)
Population  (2030)
• Capital city, parish and region	20,949,403
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Demonym	Taisganóq
Time zone	UTC—09:00 (ETMT)
SPT codes	001xx, 003xx, 005xx, 007xx
Area codes	201/203/918/753/946
Website	www.vamostaisgol.td

Taisgol, officially the City and Parish of Taisgol (Tierradorian: Siteu ā Pároqiš le Taisgol, Spanish: Ciudad y Parroquia de Taisgol), is the capital and largest city of Tierrador. With its metro population being almost 21 million, Taisgol holds the distinction of being the most populous city in Tierrador, with the second most populous being Prisamarina at 8.4 million. It is one of the most populous cities in Crona as well, and it holds a very powerful position in the culture and political sense across the continent. Taisgol is a major cultural, financial, high-tech, entertainment, glamor, and media center across Crona with a significant influence on Cronan commerce, health care and life sciences, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, dining, art, fashion, and sports.

The downtown area of the city is situated amongst the meeting point of two rivers, where the Río Platino ends and merges with the Río Solo. Its position on the basins of both rivers, along with its warm climate earn the city the nickname “Sunshine Basin”. It is the capital of the Taisgol Region, and the parish seat of Taisgol Parish and Río Solo Parish. It is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Crona and in the world, encompassing close to 250 languages around its many boroughs and streets. The entire region of Taisgol contains almost 21 million inhabitants, officially classifying the city as a mega city. Taisgol is considered a Alpha++ city, the highest ranking on the GCI of any city in Tierrador.

Taisgol also contains the most historic sites out of any city on the Cronan continent. Sites such as the Palacio de Prosperidad, the Taisgol Tower, Phašo Gardens, the Río Solo Cathedral, Taisgol Observatory, which was considered the birthplace for Tierradorian space exploration, and multiple others are what make up the historical landscape of the large city. Taisgol has many museums, galleries, libraries and cultural venues, including the Museum of Tierrador, Tierradorian National Gallery, Taisgol Natural History Museum, Library of Taisgol, and numerous theaters on the Platino District of the city. Important sporting events held in Taisgol include the Qopá Terranóq Final (held annually at National Stadium), Savoqan Tennis Championships and the Taisgol Marathon.