Themyscira

History
Themyscira  is the capital city of the island nation of the same name, home to the Amazons. Remarkable not just for its population and magnificent views (speaking of the geography, not its people) but also due to its unique metaphysical make-up. Themyscira exists within its own pocket dimension that also co-exists in different places on the globe. At any given time, the island can shift from its present location to any of its five alternative locations. The shifts are automated by the very nature of its enchantment, choosing the location with the most ideal weather and privacy at any given time, but can be controlled from the throne room as well for strategic purposes. Themyscira can also detached itself from the world completely, remaining in its own pocket dimension indefinitely, but doing so gives Themyscira a cold chill in lieu of its tropical warmth and everything seems so much more dull and dim, even food and wine taste more bitter and less flavorful.

The six locations where Themyscira can be found are: 1- The Bermuda Triangle, near the Florida coast 2- Northern coast of Ireland 3- Mediterranean Sea, near Greece 4- south of the Western African coastline 5- Northeast of the coast of Japan 6- Middle of the Indian Ocean

The Nation of Themyscira is actually a series of four islands, known collectively as the Paradise Islands. The largest island is Themyscira itself, of which the city and nation take its name. Note: The main island of Themyscira is also known as Paradise Island, thus the names "Themyscira" and "Paradise Island" are almost completely interchangeable when discussing the islands that make up this nation. The other islands are the Island of Reform, Kanga Island, and Doom's Doorway.

The Island of Reform is made up of a small penal colony where exiled Amazons and other miscreants are forced to live until such time as they are given Hippolyta's mercy (forgiveness). Recently, with Themyscira becoming a member of the United Nations, people seeking to immigrate to Themyscira can relocate to Reform Island to see if they are worthy of being granted citizenship, causing a small boomtown to rise up on the other side of the island from the penal colony. Few migrants have been granted citizenship as of yet, 90% of them being women, but migrants in good standing have been allowed permits to enjoy brief visits to the main island.

Kanga Island is a wilderness refuge of the giant Kangaroo species that the Amazons actually used to call "Choani" (or "Hoppers") but have taken to calling them Kangas after the first UN delegations called the creatures after visiting Themyscira. Kanga Island is also where Amazons engage in mock guerrilla scenarios and do much of their best hunting, careful to only take what is needed.

Finally, Doom's Doorway is the island on which a doorway to the Underworld is found. The island itself is very treacherous and a small garrison of the best Amazons guard a citadel there. Near the actual doorway to the Underworld, Themyscira holds its dungeons. It was here that Princess Diana herself was kept (in relative luxury) for centuries for her disobedience. These dungeons are rarely used, except for the occasional prisoner that Diana or Donna decides is better left in the care of Amazons, rather than Amanda Waller or ARGUS. Circe has been known to spend some time in the dungeons, but even the impressive magic wards placed in this prison are little match for a sorceress such as herself.

Links and References

 * Appearances of Themyscira
 * Location Gallery: Themyscira