Wujin

Wujin (: 武进市), is a city in Kodeshia. The city has a total population of 1,598,402, making it the 15th largest city in the country. It is the administrative centre and cultural hub of Kodeshia known for its markets within the Maya District (马屿区). It is also the main manufacturing city for electronics, textiles, and clothing.

Wujin is the oldest city in Kodeshia and was founded in the 1216 CE during the reign of the Emperor Guo of the Chou Dynasty. The city's name originates from the Wu (武) district which is located in the northern part of the city and was considered the home of the Emperor when he was the Prince Guo of Wu, it is said that the city's name is derived from the Wu dynasty. The city was a centre of military activity and culture during the early days of the country, it was an important trade hub in the region and still remains as such. Today, it is known as the center of commerce in Kodeshia.

Wujin was the first city targeted by a nuclear weapon. This occurred on November 27, 1959, at 10:00 AM, when the Tiperyn Realm Air Service dropped the atomic bomb on the city. Most of the city was destroyed, and over 200,000 people were killed as a result of the blast and its effects. The Wujin Peace Memorial stands in the middle of the city, it serves as a memorial of the bombing.

The city of Wujin has been rebuilt since the bombing. It is now a major economic center and hub for the textile industry. It is now a major economic center and hub for the textile industry. It has also become a popular tourist destination. Wujin is known for its markets. The city is famous for its many traditional markets. These include the Shangjiao, Wenhua, and Shilin Markets. The Shangjiao Market is located in the Shangjiao District (上教区), it is one of the largest markets in Wujin.

History
Wujin is an old city in the history of Kodeshia. It was founded during the reign of Emperor Guo of the Chou Dynasty. In the year 1216 CE, it became important part of the dynasty. The area was known as the Wu after the ancient Wu dynasty from who's linage Prince Guo of Wu and future Emperor and founder of the Chou dynasty traces his descent. Wujin is also known as the city of culture and peace in Kodeshia. The city became a major urban center during the imperial period, it served as a trading outpost and even hosted a military academy. It was also a centre of trade in central Kodeshia and was considered to be the country's greatest commercial hub. Today, Wujin is an economic centre and home to many artists. During Great Kesh War, the first nuclear bomb was dropped on the city of Wujin. The weapon had devastating effects on the city killing over 200,000 people in the blast alone. Many ancient temples and palaces were damaged beyond repair or destroyed. It is said that the attack brought an end to the war because of the fear it created on the rest of the combatants. Although there have been no peace treaties ever signed following the war, Kodeshia and Selengeria are technically still at war. However Tiperyn has signed a peace treaty with Kodeshia and donated money to the rebuilting efforts of the city.

Geography and Climate
Wujin is in the northwestern-central region of Kodeshia, and is fully surrounded by the Tianlin province. The municipality is on the banks of the Zhukai River. The river provide freshwater and other natural resources to the city. Wujin and the surrounding areas consist of a typical flood plain area for Kodeshia. Although Wujin is at higher elevation, monsoon season flooding is a problem, and the river sometimes overflows its banks.

The city has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The climate is hot year-round with only minor variations in temperatures throughout the course of the year. Summers are usually very hot and humid, with the temperature reaching an average high of around 35.5-39 degrees Celsius(95-102 degrees Fahrenheit). The weather is subject to the tropical monsoons with winter rains. Spring and fall seasons are warm with spring being the rainiest season. Winter is warm with some cold spells but never below 10 degrees Celsius. Most of Wujin is farmland and there are many rivers, which may be prone to flash floods during monsoons. The northern parts of the city is very swampy, making travel dangerous. The south of the city consists of low-lying flood plains where the Zhukai River meets another river at an acute angle.

Politics
Wujin is the provincial capital and administrative hub for Tianlin province.The Provincial Government of Tianlin is responsible for the city's local affairs and it is headed by a major and cabinet whose duties and responsibilities are determined by law.

The main tasks of the government include formulating, administering, and carrying out the policies and laws passed by the national government and its provincial legislature, the Provincial Assembly; executing all laws and regulations of the state; maintaining security, public order, and strictly punishing acts contrary to the interests and detriment of the people; and supervising and guiding local administrative organizations on matters under their jurisdiction.

Li Ping of the National Conservative Alliance (NCA) is the current major. The elected members of the assembly are chosen every five years during general elections. The political situation in Wujin remains relatively stable, following several years of stagnation. This period of relative stability was reached after a massive sweep of the old regime by the ruling party.

Economy
Wujin is considered a economic centre within the Tianlin province. Double-digit economic growth rates in recent years have triggered an economic boom of the city and the country. Traditionally the city is based primarily on farming, ranching and mining with an industrial sector that provides equipment and power to these activities. A significant portion of the workforce consists of expatriate employees working in various industries throughout the world. Additionally trade and textiles are important components of the economic base of the city, providing most of the basic necessities for its citizens. The city's technology sector is relatively small as much of the know-how and capital is located outside the province. Wujin Auto Works has been the main industry that keeps the economy afloat, as one of the leading automotive manufacturers in the country. Kodeshia produces a variety of civilian and military vehicles ranging from motorcycles to trucks to racing cars. Kodeshia also plays an important role in the pharmaceutical and bioscience sectors, producing some of the more popular generic drugs used throughout Kesh.

Demography
The city of Wujin has a population of 1,598,402, according to the 2010 census, making it the 15th largest city in the country. The majority of the population lives within the urban centre of the city or the satellite cities to its south, while the northern part is mostly farmland. Wujin has seen a dramatic increase in population as Kodeshia continues to urbanise which has led to several large slum areas being formed along the eastern riverbanks and inland. While these slums are considered illegal, their existence has been tolerated by the city government in order to create additional job opportunities. The city has struggled to cope with the sheer number of inhabitants who have flocked from the countryside to find jobs and higher salaries.

Culture
The culture of Wujin reflects its position as Kodeshia's economic, political, and cultural centre. It is a highly liberal, cosmopolitan, and tolerant city with its people accepting and accepting anyone as long as they don't break the law. This is partly due to the presence of various ethnicities. There are also many museums in Wujin, including the Wujin Peace Memorial Museum and the Wujin National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. There is also a museum dedicated to the history of the province itself, the Wujin Provincial History Museum. In addition there are many theatres, such as the Wujin Theatre, the Wujin Opera House, and the Wujin Youth Theater.

Medical facilities
Wujin has many hospitals and clinics with the most well known being Wujin General Hospital, a prominent hospital that employs foreign doctors. It is the chief medical facility for Wujin. The hospital works closely with local hospitals and other medical services, such as the Wujin Medical Research Institute, which is renowned for its research into the treatment of thermal burns and radiation exposure. The city also has several schools of medicine, including the Wujin College of Medicine, and the Wujin College of Public Health.

Transportation
There are four major bus lines in Wujin connecting different parts of the city together, with all of the major attractions including the museums and tourist attractions linked by one or two of these bus lines. The three main bus lines run through the city centre from west to east (line one) along the southern coast, with line four running north to south parallel to the north riverbank and inland. Line two runs in an arc from east to west along the southern part of the central riverside road before heading inland to line four, and the northern stretch of line three does much the same. The public transport system consists of both buses and trams, with multiple systems co-existing in the city at different times during the day.

Twin cities
Wujin shares the title of twin city with several other cities or provinces around the world. (listed in order of dates).