Tseng City

Tseng City (Chinese: 曾中市, Zēngzhōng shì, lit: Tseng Central City, Tsengian pronounciation: d͡zəŋ˩˧ ʈ͡ʂuŋ˥ ɖ͡ʐɨ˥˩), also known as Zengzhong or Tsengchung, formerly called Port Elizabeth (Chinese: 伊麗莎白港, Yīlìshābái gǎng), is the capital and largest city of Tseng and Tseng City-Capital. It is a massive city, with a population of about 4.3 million people. The capital is located near the northwestern corner of Tseng Island, sitting on top of a mix of plains, farmland, and wetlands.

Founded in 1605 by the British, Tseng City is the economic, financial, cultural, and political hub of Tseng. It is one of the major hubs in East Asia and is ranked an Alpha − City by GaWC. Since the 1970s, Tseng City is part of a hi-tech industrial area in Tseng that extends on the western coast of Tseng down to Taihua. It is connected to the rest of Tseng by railways, highways, and airports. The city is served by three major airports – Zengzi, Tsengshan, and Hillsborough-Shanbao. Various cultural and architectural landmarks of Tseng are located in Tseng City, like 129 Zhongyang Road, the Guang District, Fort Elizabeth Park, Central Museum of Arts and History, Sanyin Market and Chiang Kai-shek National Park.

History
"See also: Timeline of Tseng City" The area known as Tseng City was sparsely populated before the Europeans arrived, although a settlement known as Tietlang existed in modern Sitang District. Tietlang was a village of 20 people inhabited by the Fu'lang tribe.

In 1593, English explorers arrived at the northwestern corner of the Tseng island and established a settlement known as Fort Elizabeth, impeding on the natives land. As a result, the colonists were murdered and Fort Elizabeth was burned in 1597.

After the natives destroyed and burned Fort Elizabeth, the British built a new settlement in 1605, called Port Elizabeth. The new village was not attacked.

Growth didn't really come until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Port Elizabeth expanding outside the city walls in 1884. The city was further developed under the Japanese.

In 1946, after the independence of Tseng, Port Elizabeth was renamed Tseng City. In 1974, the city was almost destroyed by a huge 6.8 earthquake. Because of this, the city was rebuilt using stronger materials, which protected it from subsequent earthquakes and severe typhoons.

Today, Tseng City is a modern, world-class city. It is fast becoming a popular tourist destination.

Geography
The center of Tseng City is located about 3 km (1.8 mi) from the northwest corner of the Tseng Republic, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The city is situated on a plain that is called the Capital Valley.

Climate
The capital has a, as with most parts of the country. Summers in Tseng City are long-lasting, very hot and humid, and accompanied by occasional heavy rainstorms and typhoons; while winters are short, generally warm. Snow is rare in the city.

Economy
Because Tseng City is the economic and financial hub of the country, it represents a large part of Tseng's economy. Most of Tseng's major corporations, businesses, and dashangs are headquartered in the city. Tseng City's economy further grew under the Wanxia Miracle, when Tseng was turned from a developing country to a developed country. Most of the city's economy is based on technology and manufacturing fields. Since it's also by the sea, fishing and trading are also a generator.

Tourism
About 8.2 million people visited Tseng City in 2019, making it one of the most visited cities in the world.

Attractions
There are many sites in the capital, such as the Fort Elizabeth Park, and Central Museum of Arts and History, a large museum showcasing Tseng's culture and history. The National Museum for the Sciences is Tseng's largest and oldest science museum, while Sanyin Market is a famous night market that has been operating since 1789. In addition, Tseng's tallest skyscraper, address 129 Zhongyang Road, is located here. Tseng's first national park, the Chiang Kai-shek National Park, is located in the extreme northeastern corner of the city. The Guoqing Square, a large 210,000m2 (2,260,420 ft2) city square, is located in the center of Minzhu District and has served as the city's main choice for gathering since colonial times. Many important events have been held in the Square.

Education
As the capital, there are many universities and colleges in Tseng City. The Huang-li University is one of East Asia's highest-rated universities, while the National Institute of Arts, Science, and Technology is a leading institute for science. Some other noteworthy schools include: the Tseng City National High School, the Chunglian Arts University, Tseng City Technical School, and the Wenming University.

Politics
The city is the capital of Tseng, and all government or government-agency buildings are located here. Mayors were formerly appointed until 1981, when the first municipal elections took place. The current mayor of Tseng is Herbert Li, a member of the NPP. Elections show that the people of Tseng City are usually pan-NPP, however the PDP has gained significant support in the city.

Republic of Tseng (1946-)

 * Joseph Ward (1946-1948)
 * Marc Liao (1948-1951)
 * Zhang Sanzheng (1951-1955)
 * Henry K. Y. Liu (1955-1957)
 * Liu Liwei (1957-1961)
 * Paul Zhang (1961-1962)
 * Francis Cheng (1962-1964)
 * Yan Cheng-ren (1964-1965)
 * William Huang (1965-1967)
 * Frederick Lin-Gao (1967-1968)
 * Steven Liang (1968-1973)
 * Shao Junhui (1973-1981)
 * Jiang Kui (1981-1984)
 * Alphonse Li (1984-1990)
 * Marc Tseng (1990-1993)
 * Tong Yi-min (1993-1996)
 * Wang Jun-tian (1996-2004)
 * David Zhang (2004-2012)
 * David Guang (2012-2020)
 * Herbert Li (2020-)

Administrative divisions
There are 12 districts (區; qū) in the city.


 * Anmen District (安門區)
 * Bei'ao District (北澳區)
 * Dawan District (大灣區)
 * Fuyang District (福陽區)
 * Guang District (光區)
 * Kanglong District (康龍區)
 * Minzhu District (民主區)
 * Shihu District (石湖區)
 * Sitang District (西塘區)
 * Tienwu District (天武區)
 * Wenming District (文明區)
 * Yishu District (藝術區)

Demographics
In the 2020 Census, there were 4,281,291 people in Tseng City, and the metropolitan area has a population of 6,283,181. Most of the population is Han Tsengian. They compromise only 82.2% of the population, making the city the most diverse in Tseng. As a result, there is a large expatriate population in Tseng City, mainly in the southern and central districts. Asian expatriates live mostly in the southern districts of Shihu and southern Wenming Districts, including Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese, South and North Koreans, and Thai. The central districts, Guang and Minzhu Districts, mainly are composed of Western expatriates, including the British and Americans, as well as expatriates from African and Latin American countries. There is a sizable French community in northern Wenming District, comprised mostly of a mix of French expatriates and native French Tsengians.

The southern and central districts are the rich neighborhoods, while the northern are middle-class, and the east are poorer.

Transportation
Tseng City is served by air by Zengzi International Airport. Other airports that serve Tseng City are Tsengshan Airport and Hillsbourgh Shanbao Airport.

The Tseng City Metro System is the city's metro system. Many highways serve the city, including a ring road. A1 starts in this city, and A2 goes down to Taihua.

Tseng City is connected to the maritime industry by the Port of Tseng City, which is one of the busiest container ports in Asia.