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.

Tseng City is the economic, financial, cultural, and political hub of Tseng. Founded in 1605 by the British, it has since become a cosmopolitan and trendy city.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Economy
Because Tseng City is the economic and financial hub of the country, it represents a large part of Tseng's economy. The 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 Sanyin Market is a famous night market that has been operating since 1789. Tseng's first national park, the Chiang Kai-shek National Park, is located in the extreme northwestern corner of the city.

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 Mingshan 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 Lee, 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.

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)
 * Guanmin District (光明區)
 * 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 Tsengian. They compromise 82.2% of the population. Taiwanese are the next larger demographic, representing 9.5% of the population, followed by Chinese, American, and Japanese.

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 Anhe 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 sea by the Tseng City Harbour.