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The city of Demettion is the capital of the Kanjoran Province of Yewao, and is the only port of Yewao.

Location
Demettion is located on the northern shore of the Yewao fjord, near the mouth, where the land is flatter. The city is arranged by the coast on a curved bay, with a line of hills rising behind the port. The city has now spread well up the slopes of the hills, which give the city is distinctive steep streets. The city has a warm, dry climate, like that of the rest of Yewao.

History
Yewao, unlike the rest of Kanjor, was settled first by Semitic migrants on their migration to Majatra. However, aside from small hamlets and villages, there were no substantial settlements until Demettion's foundation. Demettion was founded during the time of the First Republic in Kanjor around 300 BC, despite the area coming under Kanjoran control around one hundred hundred years earlier. The port was meant to reinforce Kanjoran control of the area, and also increase the economy of Kanjor. Having developed much of Zanyal to their capacity, the dictator General Kamacian expands the developed area into Yewao. Demettion becomes the trade hub of Yewao, with regular shipping to Zanyal. The city survives the barbarian invasions that swept south, but was crippled by the hyperinflation of the late First Empire.

The city becomes an independent city-state from then on, trading with Afar and occasionally with Kanjo and Zanyal. This period lasts around three hundred years and does much to restore Demettion, until the Exarch Patrarican XXIV of Kanjo forms a fanatical crusade to restore the Empire of Kanjor under a brand of extreme Christianity. A massive Inquisition follows, particularly strong in Demettion with its large Semitic population. When a power struggle turns into a civil war, the city of Demettion, now ravaged by the Inquisition, sides with the Council. The city however, is not safe after the Council's victory over the Exarch. The turmoil never ends, and the toll of supporting various armies, as well as pillaging by invading factions grinds the city down.

Many of the people suffer under the fascist Empire of 2118-2148, with thousands of citizens executed. The city repairs itself briefly during the Federation of Kanjor, but lapses once again under the new fascist government. The city sides with the Armée Zapatista de Terra which strove to overthrow the fascists. Demettion grew strongly under the Terres Libérées de Kanjor government. The power struggle between the fascists and the Zapatistas never ended, and boiled over into a civil war, which the fascists won. The country was closed to the outside world, and Demettion's economy suffered, as well as meaning the damage from previous conflicts could not be repaired.

Although the city is growing strongly under the Sixth Republic, it is still the poorest provincial capital.

Landmarks
The city is notable for its distinctive steep streets, and colourful houses. The local government has for some time enforced a colour policy, which means that home owners are encouraged to paint their houses in a vibrant colour that differs from that of their neighbours. This has increased the eclectic nature of the city, along with its interesting house designs, given the overall poverty and frequent rebuilding.

Along the coast area, several new skyscrapers have been built, and several more have been planned.

Another popular landmark is the Flower Clock in the city. It is especially popular with visitors to the city, the elderly, and young school children. No one knows quite why it has received so much attention.

Government and Politics
The city has a long history of opposing the fascist elements in Kanjor, and tends to support more liberal parties. It was a great supporter of the Kanjor Liberal Party and the Zapatistas, though today it supports the Partie Patriotique de Kanjor. In the previous election, Les Verts du Kanjor gained their best result here.