Sibelius
Sibelius, Illuminatia
Population:
- 68,614 (250 AI Census)
- 250,000 (300 AI estimate)
Rank: 121
Demonym: Sibeliusian
Primary trading partners: Mahler, Mussorgsky, Mozart, Bald Mountain, Schubert
Sibelius is a coastal city on northeastern Illuminatia's Classical Peninsula. Sibelius occupies steep, hilly terrain at the eastern edge of the Neoclassical Range, along a river valley that emerges from the mountains. The city is located the river's terminus into the eastern ocean on the eastern coast of the Classical Peninsula.
Sibelius is a popular recreation destination due to its proximity to the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Neoclassical Range. Travelers often travel to Sibelius for a quick rest before they embark into the mountains.
As of the 250 AI Census, Sibelius had a population of 68,614 residents, making it Illuminatia's 121st-largest city. Sibelius has experienced dramatic growth since then and it is estimated the city will have a population of about 250,000 by the 300 AI Census, an increase of more than 360% over 50 AU.
Sibelius is a primary settlement city and is populated primarily by descendants of the third multiversal duplication of the Lucidus III ship.
Sibelius was named in honor of an Earthly composer of classical music in the romantic tradition.