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Saint Martin
San Martín
Timeline: Great White South
State of Santiago
Flag Coat of Arms
Flag of San Martín Seal of San Martín
Location of San Martín
San Martín's location within Santiago
Language
  Official
 
Spanish
  Others Kaiws, many minor languages
Religion
  Main
 
Roman Catholicism
  Others Lutheranism, Judaism, Atheism
Ethnic Groups
  Main
 
Hispanic
  Others Other white, Kaiws, many minor ethnic groups
Government Sub-National State under a Unitary System
  Legislature City Council
Mayor Julio Espinosa
  Political Party PPS
Area 110 km²
Population 500,000 
Established 1864
Admission 1948

San Martín is the Capital; the primate city; and the social, economic and cultural center of Santiago, located on Berkner Island. Since 1948, the city has also functioned as a State, giving it increased self-government. The city's Mayor also fills the role of the State's Estadista, one of the highest government roles in the country

Notable landmarks include the country's Capitol Building, the main government building and the site of the National Assembly; the Auditorio Siglo (Century Hall), the official residence of the President; and the Señorío Lyndon (Lyndon Manor), the residence of the city's Mayor.

Geography[]

San Martín is, relative to its small population, a fairly large city. It is situated on the southwestern coast of Berkner Island; and is mostly spread along the shoreline, without reaching very far inland. Unlike many major Port Cities, San Martín does not lie across an estuary, or within a bay. This is because it originated as a small coastal town, without any major shipping capabilities; and its growth into a major City was unexpected.

Like most of Santiago (particularly the islands), San Martín is very low above sea-level, and has been severely affected by flooding in the region.

History[]

Early Years (pre-1901)[]

Rapid Development (1901-1929)[]

Depression and War (1929-1941)[]

Rebirth of the City (1941-1980)[]

Recent History (1980-Present)[]

Demographics[]

Politics[]

Culture[]

Twinned Cities[]