Jubilife

Jubilife is the capital of Sinnoh  and its largest city. It is located in the south-western corner of the country, near Oreburgh and Sandgem, not far from the border with Almia. The city takes its name from the ancient Jubilife Tribe, which dwelt in the Coronet Mountains long before Sinnoh was founded. They are said to be an advanced tribe of ancient "engineers", migrating from the mountains in a time of great turmoil, eventually settling in and around the valley area of modern-day Jubilife. To this day, Jubilife remains the technological centre of Sinnoh.

Jubilife's early history is defined by warfare. Whilst the city was still young, it was colonised by invaders from the Kanto / Johto region, along with a lot of what is now Western Sinnoh. Hundreds of years later, foreign colonists were pushed out in favour of the dominant Eastern Sinnoh armies, which incorporated Jubilife as part of the new unified Sinnoh. Sinnoh was chosen as the united nation's capital due to its size and geographical importance close to several national borders. Before a more permanent peace was brokered between Kanto and Sinnoh, Kantonian forces attempted to take the city on a number of occasions, particularly when Almia was a part of the Kanto Empire.

The city is the seat of the Sinnoese government, which is located in the heart of the city.  It is the site of several other important Sinnoese landmarks and a popular holiday destination for travelers from Kanto, Johto and Kalos, often a stopping off point for hikers aiming to visit the Coronet Mountains.

## Buildings and Landmarks

The Sinnoese Parliament Buildings are the jewel in the heart of the city. They are widely recognised as some of the most architecturally adventurous buildings in the world, combining gothic and Art Nouveau styles. The seat of Sinnoh's government for over 300 years, they are also one of Sinnoh's most popular tourist destinations.

Jubilife is also famous for its culture, arts and music industry, with the Sinnoh Central Hall almost as grand as the Parliament Buildings. The Hall is the most prestigious theatre and music venue in the world. Any play or concert to be scheduled at the venue is deemed to have been a huge success long before opening night. The Hall is at the top of Jubilife's Broadway, a long span of theatres, cinemas and music venues, around which an entire entertainment district has formed over the years.

In the southern quarter of the city is the Banking District. Home to headquarters of the national banks of Kanto, Johto, Kalos, Sinnoh and Unova, it is widely-recognised as the financial centre of the modern world as well as the site of the famous Berlitz Hotel. The District is also the home of Jubilife's stock exchange, the Global Trading Station.

Jubilife is one of the world's technological hubs, serving as the headquarters for many global tech firms, including the Pokétch Company, founded by Kenneth Rockford, and Geonet, provider of more than half the world's internet.  Both companies operates technology museums - the Kenneth Rockford Museum of Science and Industry and the Jubilife Science and Technology Centre.

The city is home to three universities: the University of Jubilife, The Jubilife Metropolitan Pokémon's University and the University of Western Sinnoh.

Jubilife is notable for not having a Pokémon Gym. This is an intentional decision, intended to take challengers to cities across the rest of the country.

## Famous Residents

Kenneth Rockford, founder of the Pokétch Company and owner of Jubilife FC. He continues to live in Jubilife. He is often seen at the city's Central Hall.

Niya Konstantinova - world-famous actor, often stars in Broadway productions.

Nancy Giovinazzo - mother of Kanto's Giovanni.

## Pokébattling

The city has hosted World Cup games twice, in 1996 and 2010. The Stadium of Victory was used for the final on each occasion. It is also the home of the Sinnoh national team and Jubilife City.

Jubilife City and Jubilife FC are the city's most prominent Pokébattling teams, though it is home to many more lower league sides. City is owned by the Global Trading Centre magnate Hugo Steel, while Kenneth Rockford's Pokétch Company owns Jubilife FC.

It is also home to the world-famous Eviolite League, an annual competition for Pokébattlers which have not yet evolved to their full potential. Many competitors choose not to evolve so they may continue participating in the tournament.