Morelia

Morelia Morelia
Photograph of Morelia
Details
Population	1.85M
State GDP	$0.50B
GDP/C	$272
Culture	Occidental with very small Indigenous minorities including the Nahuas, Purepechas, and Otomies.

In-Game Description

The city of Morelia is nestled within mountains just beside the Tierra Caliente, a low-altitude region of Mexico known for its hot climate. Founded by conquistadors making their way westward in 1541, over the centuries it slowly became a hub of modernization. The city reached its peak in prosperity and importance in the late 19th century, but this importance would be shattered by the conflagrations of the early 20th century. The city was taken by Maderistas in 1911, but by 1914 it had fallen to the military dictatorship. The city was sacked and burned, precipitating its gradual decline. Morelia remained a source of conflict after the end of the Revolution. During the Cristero War, the city was a hot spot where Cristero forces fought the Federal Army in endless clashes. Despite its relative decline, the city remains a land of historic importance. With a large student population, there are already stirrings of a youth movement beginning here in Morelia. As the disillusioned young grow, it remains to be seen whether conflict will remain forever a part of Morelia's history.