Mbezi

Mbezi is the capital city of the Kingdom of Inzuland. Located on the Strait of Inzu, Mbezi had a population of 240,000 as of the 2020 census. Mbezi is the country's second most populous city. Founded in ancient times, Mbezi today is home to the Mbezi International Airport, serving the entire country's air travel. The city is also the cultural center of Liberia, its economy shaped primarily by tourism, and its role as the seat of Inzuland's government.

Founding (2200 BCE)
Mbezi Village was founded in the swamplands of Inzuland, as the first known settlement. They are theorized to have migrated from the north.

Beverages
In 900 BCE, strawberries, a common crop in the tropics, was mixed with water to create a sweet drink. Strawberries made the Mbezi region wealthy in ancient times. Later these were turned into alcoholic beverages.

Imperial Occupation
Upon occupation, Mbezi as well as other settlements in the Inzuland valley were oppressed and kidnapped for slaves.

Post-revolution
Following the revolution of Inzuland, patriotic new Inzu leaders decided to place the capital city at Yobnu-Mbezi. A walled palace was constructed in 1950 to accommodate the new king, formerly the leader of the revolution.

Modern day (1996-present)
Mbezi Wharf was completed in 2002.