Republic City

United Republic is a large metropolis located in the lower areas of a mountainous region, with large bodies of water in the immediate vicinity. The city could be situated on an island, a bay, or a peninsula. The location of United Republic in the World of Avatar is currently unknown.

A modern urban center, it has significant high-rise development and technology has proliferated, with widespread use of automobiles and motorcycles. The urban area contains a variety of iconic landmarks, including an island with a massive statue of Avatar Aang looking out over the bay, a large and popular city park, a suspension bridge spanning a wide body of water, and skyscrapers.

United Republic was founded by Fire Lord Zuko and Avatar Aang. During the youth of Avatar Korra, it was host to people from all nations. It was also suffering from high levels of crime and an anti-bender revolt. The police force utilizes Metalbending to keep the city under control; its leader is Bei Fong, daughter of the Metalbending inventor, Toph Bei Fong. United Republic is also known to harbor Pro-Bending matches.

Trivia

 * The concept of United Republic is inspired by several real world past and present locations. This includes Shanghai (circa 1920s), Hong Kong, and Western cities such as New York and Chicago. In particular, the giant Aang statue, the huge park, and the bridge are definitely inspired by the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.