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'''''Grand Azura''''', often referred to as '''Azura | '''''Grand Azura''''', often referred to as '''Azura''', is the largest city of [[Kva Norale (Amador)|Kva Norale]]. With a population of 12,315,000 in the city limits as of 2022, Grand Azura is among the largest cities in the Badlands Frontier. It is the commercial and financial capital of Inyotalos/Kva Norale and is a major port city for the mainland [[Tiami|Amadorian Imperium]]. As a melting point of cultures, Grand Azura is an ethnically and culturally diverse population. [[Elves of Amador|Alfar]] of the 'Snow Elves' are the most prominent population in the city. Grand Azura is the principal city of the [[Greater Romanov-Brogisk Metropolitan Area]], the largest urban area in Kva Norale with more than 22,379,431 civilians and growing. | ||
Much of Grand Azura lies on the [[Pushnan Peninsula (Kva Norale|Pushnan Peninsula]], the southernmost point on the island of Inyotalos and borders the Nalorian Straits and northern oceans of the Badlands. Much of the city lies at sea level and is considered at risk for flooding and climate change. Several sea walls and flood preventative measures are currently ongoing to rectify the rising issue. | Much of Grand Azura lies on the [[Pushnan Peninsula (Kva Norale|Pushnan Peninsula]], the southernmost point on the island of Inyotalos and borders the Nalorian Straits and northern oceans of the Badlands. Much of the city lies at sea level and is considered at risk for flooding and climate change. Several sea walls and flood preventative measures are currently ongoing to rectify the rising issue. | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 20 June 2024
Grand Azura | |
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 Flag | |
| Nicknames: The light of Azura | |
| Oblast | Romanov Oblast |
| City Status | c. 1297 AD |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kva Norale City Council |
| • Mayor | Roskov Morithel |
| • City Governor | Gaeleath Amador |
| Area | |
| • Total | 396.55 sq mi (955.70 km2) |
| • Land | 398.49 sq mi (1,032.10 km2) |
| • Water | 32.06 sq mi (83.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Highest elevation | 1,898.54 ft (0 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 12,315,000 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 12,315,000 |
| • Rank | 1st |
| • Density | 12,304.22/sq mi (6,065.02/km2) |
| • Urban | 19,821,532 |
| • Urban density | 9,476.3/sq mi (5,886.6/km2) |
| • Metro | 22,379,431 List of metropolitan statistical areas in Kva Norale |
| Demonyms | Azurans, Noralians |
| GDP | |
| • MSA | $2.753 trillion (2022) |
| • CSA | $2.953 trillion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC–02:00 (BCT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–01:00 (BLDT) |
| Area codes | 719, 982, |
| Website | GA-Norale.gov |
Grand Azura, often referred to as Azura, is the largest city of Kva Norale. With a population of 12,315,000 in the city limits as of 2022, Grand Azura is among the largest cities in the Badlands Frontier. It is the commercial and financial capital of Inyotalos/Kva Norale and is a major port city for the mainland Amadorian Imperium. As a melting point of cultures, Grand Azura is an ethnically and culturally diverse population. Alfar of the 'Snow Elves' are the most prominent population in the city. Grand Azura is the principal city of the Greater Romanov-Brogisk Metropolitan Area, the largest urban area in Kva Norale with more than 22,379,431 civilians and growing.
Much of Grand Azura lies on the Pushnan Peninsula, the southernmost point on the island of Inyotalos and borders the Nalorian Straits and northern oceans of the Badlands. Much of the city lies at sea level and is considered at risk for flooding and climate change. Several sea walls and flood preventative measures are currently ongoing to rectify the rising issue.
The city-proper covers about 350 square miles and is the largest built up urban area in the territory. Grand Azura, as a cultural capital, is known for its decadent museums, rich culinary history, extensive canal network, and its Arcane Studies, making the city a major tourist destination. A substantial film industry exists as well. It is the most visited city in the territory, with more than 27,000,000 international tourists annually.
Grand Azura has a diverse economy with several industries, most notably its film industries and trading industries. The Port of Azura is among the busiest in the region and the busiest in Kva Norale. With a Metropolitan GDP of nearly $3 trillion, Grand Azura is possibly the wealthiest city in the Badlands and the wealthiest in Kva Norale. The urban core of the city is undergoing extensive culturah rehabilitation and several large-scale construction projects are ongoing, including the Central Bank Building of Kva Norale.