Naragoti

Naragoti (Sittapinian: Naraghsti [naraɡʱɔʈi]), formerly anglicized to as Nargawtie, is the capital and the most populous city of Sittapini, and is also the capital of the district of the same name. It is the oldest city in Sittapini, having to be established in the 6th century AD. It has the most in the state, and is named after its former ruling dynasty. The city has an area of 98 km², and a population of 776,234. Naragoti is the cultural, political, and economic center of Sittapini.

The city was established as a village in the 6th century AD. It was not formed as a capital until 1149 by Raja Sakhimudhon, who placed the kingdom's capital at the island's southeastern coast. It was formerly known as Sakhimudhon until the Bhomahuti dynasty took control of the entire island in 1568. Sakhimudhon was renamed to 'Naragoti', after the island's former ruling dynasty. Naragoti quickly became the political and economic center of the island. Many religious institutions were established, and the famous Borobudh Royal Palace was built at the center of the city. In the early 1970s, Naragoti was severely damaged during the Sittapinian civil war, but became the hub of rapid modernization and development after the period. In the late 1980s, Naragoti grew from one of the poorest cities in Nesionyta to one of the biggest economic centers of the archipelago.

Naragoti is often called the "Manhattan of Nesionyta", due to its high frequency of skyscrapers. The tallest building in the archipelago is the Naragoti World Trade Center, standing at 341 meters, completed in 1997. It is home to several Nutaderrami temples, including the Jhaximajha and Bhakilopidha, both of which are World Heritage Sites. It is also a major tourist destination in Sittapini.

Etymology
The city's name comes from the Naragoti dynasty, Sittapini's former ruling dynasty prior to 1568. It literally means 'for Ghautta', the Nutaderrami goddess of nature. It is often believed by orthodox Nutaderramis that Ghautta created all the nature on Earth.

Naragoti's former name was Sakhimudhon, named after the king who established the city as a capital. Sakhimudhon literally means 'covered in gold', as he was known for his excessive gold jewelry. Although the city is no longer referred to that name, however, a township in Naragoti is named Sakhimudhon, one of the city's major residential and business districts.

Demographics
Naragoti has a population of 776,234 as of 2021, and is projected to reach 1 million in 2050. The city rapidly rose and population skyrocketed from just 200,000 in 1990 to 600,000 in 2000. Its modernization plans and mass sanitation and economic freedom allowed Naragoti to be one of the most advanced cities in the archipelago.

According to government estimates, 99% of Naragoti's population live in urban areas, which is a tremendous increase compared to just 48% in 1973 after the civil war, as a part of the country's rapid economy recovery plan. People have also been given free proper housing, education, and healthcare. Only around 0.4% of Naragoti's population live under the poverty line, although other estimates state the number is a little higher.

Around 80% of the city's population identify themselves as ethnic Sittapinian, with small numbers of ethnic minorities. The Ulakisonians make up the city's largest minority, comprising around 16% of the population. They have arrived in Naragoti after fleeing from the communist regime in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite living in Naragoti for years, the government refuses citizenship to them, although they are allowed to do business from special permission from the National Congress.

Twin cities
In 2017, the Sittapinian government recognized six cities as twins of Naragoti. They include:


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