Seren C.C.

Seren Capital City (Seren C.C.) is the capital city of the Verseinian Sovereignty as the name suggests. It has a sizable population of approximately 13.71 million residents, it is the 5th most populous city on Epae, 334th in the nation. It was founded in June 15th, 2087 when construction began in the city. There were no permanent residents till construction ended in May 10th, 2105, the city was designated the capital on June 15th, 2105, on the 18th anniversary of it's founding, replacing Polscaye as the nations capital. Serving as the capital city of the Verseinian Sovereignty, many of the nations highest government buildings are found here. Including the Serene Palace, The Serene Court building, the Arinalia, and the Sovereign Ministerial Hall.

City Proper
The downtown district of Seren C.C. is as busy as it gets. Although only 13.7 million residents live in the city proper, an estimated 24 million people live in the surrounding suburbs. In addition to being the political capital of the nation, Seren C.C. has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of Epae, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports.

Being a coastal city, trade, both domestic and foreign, is a huge part of the economy for the city. It is estimated nearly 600 languages are spoken in the city, making it one of the most linguistically diverse locations on the planet. Annually, the city produces a GDP of roughly 1.3 trillion marks.

Many cultural landmarks of the city are well known around the nation, it's skyline is one of the most easily recognizable. The Arinalia dominates the center of the cities sky with its North Tower, being the 5th tallest building on the planet, and the tallest and largest church ever. Other landmarks include The Harbor Tower, Founders Park, and The Sovereign State Statue.

Environment
The climate is very mild with cool, dry summers, and mild, wet winters. The average temperature for summer is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and in winter, 57 degrees. Just outside city proper is a very large and protected redwood forest. Coastal fog is prevalent all year but especially during the summer. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. Measurable precipitation falls on an average of 127.5 days each year, concentrated heavily from October to April. On average, December is the wettest month, averaging over 8 inches of precipitation, virtually all of it rain.

Wildlife conservation is a concern for the city as massive expansion has displaced large amounts of animals in the area. Though the adjacent redwood forests are protected, much work is being done in the way of environmental preservation, including added park spaces, protected wild life refuges, and endangered species monitoring.