Salpico
Salpico is a fictional coastal city-state used in educational materials to illustrate urban planning and geographic concepts. Located on a mid-latitude archipelago, Salpico comprises several inhabited islands connected by bridges and ferries. The capital is Mareopolis, and the largest port city is Salport. The population is depicted as around 120,000 people, with a diversified economy centered on fishing, aquaculture, logistics, tourism, and a growing renewable energy sector. Salpico University is a notable institution focusing on marine sciences and urban resilience.
Geography and environment. The interior features rolling hills and urban parks, while the coastline includes shallow
Economy and infrastructure. The city-state emphasizes a multipurpose port, container facilities, and a multimodal transport network
Governance and society. Salpico operates under a constitutional framework with an elected mayor and a council.
Education and significance. Used in case studies to demonstrate urban growth, transportation planning, and coastal resilience,