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| - Chukyo (Standard Gaian: 中京, "middle capital") is the capital of the Gaia. The city is the largest city in the country and is home to the Gaian government and the Imperial Family. The city was built during the Expansion Era, after the passing of the National Capital Act. As part of the Act, the city is exclusively under the jurisdiction of the central government and is not part of any province. Chukyo has approximately 5 million inhabitants, making it one of the most populous cities in the country. Chukyo is home to the Gaian Parliament as well as many branches of the Gaian government. The Imperial Parliamentary Complex houses both houses of the Gaian Parliament, the Senate and the Imperial Assembly. The city also hosts foreign embassies and the headquarters of numerous corporations, and organizations. The government district is situated on the southern end of the city, on reclaimed land from Celestial Bay. Guardian Park is the central boulevard and park space that runs through the center of the government district. Bylaws restricting tall buildings are in effect for the government district and its surrounding areas. The Imperial Parliamentary Complex sits at the northern end of Guardian Park, where a canal separates the government district from the rest of the city. At the southern end of Guardian Park, facing Celestial Bay, is the residence of the Imperial Family. Aside from being a major center of government, Chukyo is home to various corporations and is known for its great shopping atmosphere. One of the country's largest shopping centres is situated in the city. Mirai Mall, which bares the name of the country's leading software and electronics manufacturer, has thousands of shops many of which sell electronics. The mall is also a major transit hub for the city as it intersects many rapid transit lines, and rail lines. The mall also serves as a dividing point between the densely built up downtown area and the rest of the city.
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