Fyydzhi

North Coast of Fyydzhi, 1991

**Fyydzhi**, also spelled **Fudzi** and officially **Margein Fyydzhi**, is the third largest metropolitan area in Vandistan. It is located mostly in East Vandistan, however parts are located in North Vandistan and West Vandistan. It was founded during the rule of the Russian Empire and served as the capital city of Vandistan until 2016. Today it is a large center of economy, population, and culture, and is distinct for its culture's large connection to Japan, with a mix of many other influences.

## **History**

Fyydzhi was first settled in 1878, and established in 1883 as **Gora Fudzi** (Russian: Гора Фудзи, lit. *Mount Fuji*), named after the highest mountain in Japan due to the region's resemblance. From its initial settlement by the Russian Empire, Gora Fudzi grew to be the most prominent city in Spitzbergen, and became the capital of the region, remaining that way until it was replaced by Longyearbyen in 2016.

### Contemporary history

During Sillyman supporter's revolt against the government, the Fire Oaks Security Force, later the Fyydzhi Security Force (FSF), absorbed the city's Police Department, and on July 17, May became the Mayor of Fyydzhi. The FSF went under city administration rather than personal administration due to political pressure later that week.

In June 2023, the city was hit by the June 20 Tsunami and Earthquake. It was one of the less hit areas, as it has a largely mountainous terrain and the majority of people were evacuated before the Tsunami arrived. Casualities in the city were in the low hundreds. Camp Beta was established north of the city for refugees mostly from Longyearbyen. Camp Beta was then integrated into the city and renamed Fudzifalen, it's population was 140,000, mostly refugees. By July it had fallen to 36,000, but began to rise one again a few months later.

## **Geography**

Fyydzhi has a largely mountainous terrain. It is located in the southwest corner of East Vandistan and some of it's adjecent cities are in North and West Vandistan. It spans from the Billefjord in the south to the Austfjord in the north.

*See: Interactive Map of Fyydzhi*

## **Administration**

The Fyydzhi Metropolitan Area is divided into 11 cities, 9 of which are administered by the Fyydzhi Metropolitan Area Administration.

Despite Leninshtatt, West Fyydzhi and Akselgrad being considered part of the Fyydzhi Metropolitan Area, they are administered separately.

## **List of cities of the Fyydzhi Metropolitan Area**

### **Public Transport**

Fyydzhi has an extensive network of metro lines, tram lines, multiple train stations and a bus system. Built during Soviet rule, the metro is one of the deepest metro systems on earth and has two tunnels going under water. Currently, a high speed rail is being constructed which would connect the city of Leninshtatt, through Fudzifalen, New Saitama and Akselgrad to the Eastern city of Viktoria and the Eastern Railway.

## **City of Fyydzhi**

The City of Fyydzhi itself is a city inside the Fyydzhi Metropolitan Area, It is by far the largest city in the entirety of the MA and is home to the largest number of important sites. It is itself divided into South, North, Downtonwn, Ruudag, Kanariya and Ikslucheniye (Formerly West, today part of Leninshtatt). Of these, Fyydzh South, the historical center has the largest amount of people at 524,000, higher than all cities adjecent to Fyydzhi apart from Fyydzhi itself.

## **Politics**

The current Mayor of Fyydzhi is May from the Labor and Civic Party.

## **Culture**

Fyydzhi has a very diverse culture, just like everywhere in Vandistan. It's uniquness comes from the large cultural connection to Japan. Fyydzhi has many historical sites such as Toporov Square, the Summer Palace, the St. Alexandros Cathedral or the Graveyard of the Soviet Union. It is not only a site for domestic culture though, it contains many other multicultural sites such as the First McDonald's in Vandistan, the Slovakia Hotel and the Aomori House.

### **Sport**

Fyydzhi is largely involved in many vandi sports with Dinamo Fudzi and Farao Fyydzhi in Hockey, Suparutaku Fudzisan in Football and Nova Hyojin and Leninshtatts Papa's Pirates in Baseball. Fyydzhi is home to the Fyydzhi Coliseum, a large stadium as well as the Fire Oaks Oval, a small cricket stadium.

## **Economy**

Fyydzhi is one of the richer parts of Vandistan. It's people enjoy a quality of life not far behind from North Vandistan. Fyydzhi is a large port city and it has a big financial district. Recently, Eco (Vandi Energetics Co.) was founded and is based in Fyydzhi, as well as Nova TV, also owned by Eco, a new rising TV station in Vandistan. One of the most classy neighborhoods in the entirety of Vandistan is perhaps Fire Oaks. With a population of 86 thousand it is located in the mountains and has luxury high price housing, it is also the residence of the current mayor.