Praya (city)

Praya is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Praya. It is the county seat of Metropolitan County, a historic entity. The current estimated population of Praya is 4,151,860, a major proportion of the total population of the nation.

Flower Island, now a minor district in the city, was the site of the first settlement in Praya. The former council building of this settlement remains the oldest known building in the country. From this site, the city rapidly expanded onto the mainland into what is now known as Downtown and Surowski Valley.

The city of Praya houses most of the major government offices of the Republic, including the Supreme Court of Praya, the office of the President, and the Legislative Council.

A major seaport and trade hub of the Republic, Praya remains by far the most dominant settlement in the Republic. Praya is ranked highly in measures of quality of life and liveability, and is known for its efficient public transit systems, education facilities, and natural beauty.