Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Earth world capitol - Where would you put it?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Earth world capitol - Where would you put it?

    In the speculative scenario of a unified of semi-unified world government, I'm curious where sci-fi enthusiasts would realistically put a world capitol? An existing city? A new one? Border territory? Inside an existing nation? What geological and geographic aspects would be taken into account?

    So where and why?
    sigpic

    #2
    I do something similar to what South Africa did. Have seperate judicial, executive, and legislative capitals.
    I'd put the judicial capital in Sydney or Tokyo, the executive capital in New York, and the legislative capital in London or Brussles.
    sigpic

    Comment


      #3
      Paris.


      Star Trek did it
      Originally posted by aretood2
      Jelgate is right

      Comment


        #4
        I agree with EvilSpaceAlien the capitals would have to be split up. Being the largest country, population-wise, I'd say one of the capitals would have to be in China, potentially Beijing or Shanghai.

        the men cheered, the women fainted, the children waved multicoloured flags !!!!

        Comment


          #5
          Hmmm, it would have to be a large city and considering the political ramifications it would almost certainly not be possible to use a current capital city. I would also place the capital in a country with a strong justice system, a low level of corruption and a general image of neutrality. Given all of this I would most likely pick a place in Switzerland or Sweden.

          Comment


            #6
            I like the three capital idea I'd go with
            NYC
            Someplace in Sweden (not Stockholm)
            Someplace in Taiwan
            sigpic

            Comment


              #7
              On the moon.

              But it would have to be someplace rather neutral, so probably Switzerland or Antarctica. It would be pretty cool to have it on antarctica.

              Comment


                #8
                Or, presuming we have the tech, a floating city. in international waters, thus it belongs to no one....build it like the ISS, every country chips in
                Where in the World is George Hammond?


                sigpic

                Comment


                  #9
                  Hmm. I do kinda like the idea of a floating city (maybe one w/ a space elevator).

                  Since I'm kinda into Prussians at the moment (I blame the fiction/history I read/watch and the games I play ), I'd say Berlin.
                  Also, while I have no love for the Nat'l. Socialists (while Prussia was practically gone by their time, their actions put the final nails in the coffin, if I read my history right), their plans for that city (the massive infrastructure projects, like that big domed building and the arch that was supposed to surpass the Arc de Triomphe) were quite interesting (tho' I think I'd prefer if it didn't look too 'intimidating', and, I guess, more futuristic).
                  I also recall seeing art for a similar plan/design for Soviet Moscow (similar in scale, I mean), but the one for Berlin was 'cooler', IMHO.
                  If I were to design (or 're-design' it) it, I'd remove all the new-ish ('glass box' and the sort) buildings from the core of the city, replace them w/ 'period buildings', and have newer buildings outside the core w/ gradually increasing heights, culminating in several points w/ really high arcologies. Something like that... (if this all sounds weird: I blame more than 8 hrs. of a recently-patched Civilization 5 )

                  I would've said Tokyo, in the past, esp. if you consider those futuristic (and/or cyberpunk-ish) visions of a massive metropolis w/ towering arcologies, but the very fact that it's on the Pacific Ring of Fire kinda makes me think it's not the best place to put a capital (not that any city is really 'safe', methinks).

                  edit: Oh, I'd also consider Rome (after extensive 'fixing', I guess), what w/ the Vatican and all. It would be amusing, in any case, seeing as it was the seat of one of the longer lasting Western empires.
                  sigpic

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by seishuuu View Post
                    I agree with EvilSpaceAlien the capitals would have to be split up. Being the largest country, population-wise, I'd say one of the capitals would have to be in China, potentially Beijing or Shanghai.
                    That depends on how democratic China actually is at the time. I don't think many countries would be comfortable with placing the capital in a country which is a dictatorship with little to no freedom of speech.

                    Originally posted by Wyrminarrd View Post
                    I would also place the capital in a country with a strong justice system, a low level of corruption and a general image of neutrality. Given all of this I would most likely pick a place in Switzerland or Sweden.
                    Yeah, I think that placing the capital in a neutral country with no major history of corruption. It would be the least controversial option.
                    I do agree with you bout Sweden and Switzerland, with Switzerland and it's strong ties to international organizations, and Sweden which is the oldest neutral country in the world. For Switzerland I think Geneva is the obvious choice, and for Sweden I think Gothenburg would be a good choice. It's the fifth largest city in the Nordic countries, and has traditionally been a very "international" city due to it having that largest port in the Nordic countries.

                    Originally posted by Inquisitor View Post
                    But it would have to be someplace rather neutral, so probably Switzerland or Antarctica. It would be pretty cool to have it on antarctica.
                    Hmm... I think Antarica is a bit too chilly for my taste.
                    sigpic

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Of existing cities, Geneva's my choice as well. If it was good enough for Babylon 5, it's good enough for me. However, I'd prefer the solution of Australia and Brazil, whose administrative capitals were specially built for the purpose (Canberra and Brasil respectively).
                      sigpic

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Now this is what I call a question that will get people thinking.

                        To answer it I agree with maneth.
                        Geneva would be a good place for a world capital. It is home to several of the United Nations sub-organisations.
                        Or what about New York. The United Nations HQ is already there.

                        ttyl
                        Starfist
                        "What do you mean by 'Oopps'?"
                        Team Starfist protects all. But having a fully loaded P-90 helps...
                        Reality is an illusion... Created by those who cannot handle Stargate...!
                        Jankowski's Rules: Rule 1: Check your Six!
                        I'm not perfect. But parts of me are excellent I also cook...!
                        To thy own self... Be true
                        May the odds.... Be ever in your favour..!

                        Comment


                          #13
                          Originally posted by Starfist View Post
                          Now this is what I call a question that will get people thinking.

                          To answer it I agree with maneth.
                          Geneva would be a good place for a world capital. It is home to several of the United Nations sub-organisations.
                          Or what about New York. The United Nations HQ is already there.

                          ttyl
                          Starfist
                          Yeah, but putting it in a neutral country would probably be less controversial. The US reputation in the world isn't exactly stellar right now. Geneva would be the best choice if were going for one capital. If your going for three cities like I suggested, Geneva (Switzerland), Gothenburg (Sweden), and Japanese city like Osaka or Yokohama would be the best options since they are all located in neutral countries. It would also be best if the capitals aren't located in a place which is currently the capital of a country.
                          sigpic

                          Comment


                            #14
                            Easter Island

                            That way we nuke the politicians and their lawyer/banker "friends" if we need to to without hurting anyone important.

                            Either that or a poor region which would promote better prospects for the locals.
                            Dalek: You are an associate of the Doctor. Records indicate you will show mercy.
                            Song: I'm River Song, you better check your records again.
                            Dalek A moments pause: Mercy!
                            Song: Louder!
                            Dalek louder: Mercy!
                            Song: One more time.
                            Dalek panic: Mercy!!!

                            Dalek dust drifts away.

                            Comment


                              #15
                              An (currently) unpopulated island in the pacific.
                              sigpic

                              SGU Continued....

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X