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'''Emerald''', officially the '''City of Emerald''', is the third most populous city in [[Zamastan]]. As of the 2018 census-estimate, it has a population of 3,545,000. It is situated at the confluence of the White Rock River and the Elbow River in the south of the province of Zian, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the front ranges of the Zian Mountains. The city anchors the south end of what is commonly called the Lower Mainland
'''Emerald''', officially the '''City of Emerald''', is the third most populous city in [[Zamastan]] with a population of 7,545,000. It is situated at the confluence of the [[Addle River]] and the [[Elbow River]] in the mid-region of the [[Administrative District (Zamastan)|province]] of [[Pahl]], in an area of foothills and prairie valley, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the back ranges of the [[Zian Mountains]] and west of the north end of the [[Louise Mountains]]. Founded as a trading post between the [[Horseshoe Bay (body of water)|Horseshoe Bay]] and [[Titania Bay]], Emerald rapidly grew following the [[Parabocan War]] and emerged as a major manufacturing and industrial hub, as well as a booming town for oil magnates. In the modern day, the economy of Emerald includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors. Emerald is home to a high number of corporate head offices in Zamastan among the country's 800 largest corporations. In 2015, Emerald had the highest number of millionaires per capita of any major city in Zamastan before being surpassed by [[Tofino]]. Emerald hosted the most-expensive ever [[2019 Emerald World Cup|World Cup in 2019]], and is host to multiple professional sports teams including [[Emerald Union]] ([[Zamastan Soccer League|ZSL]]), [[Emerald Pumas (football team)|the Pumas]] ([[Zamastan Football League|ZFL]]), and [[Emerald Sparrows (baseball team)|the Sparrows]] ([[Zamastan Baseball League|ZBL]]). Emerald has consistently been recognized for its high quality of life.


The economy of Emerald includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors. Emerald is home to a high number of corporate head offices in Zamastan among the country's 800 largest corporations. In 2015, Emerald had the highest number of millionaires per capita of any major city in Zamastan before being surpassed by [[Tofino]]. Emerald has consistently been recognized for its high quality of life.
==History==
 
==Geography==
Emerald is located at the transition zone between the Louise Mountain Foothills and the Pahlan Prairies. The city lies within the foothills of the Parkland Natural Region and the Grasslands Natural Region. Downtown Emerald is about {{convert|1042.4|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level and the airport is {{convert|3531|ft|abbr=on|0|order=flip}}. In 2011, the city covered a land area of {{convert|825.29|km2|abbr=on}}.
 
Two rivers run through the city and two creeks. The [[Zian River]] is the larger and it flows from the east in the mountains to the west through the plains and into the [[Olympic Ocean]]. The [[Elbow River]] flows northwards from the south until it converges with the Zian River at the historic site of [[Fort Calgarian]] near downtown. Nose Creek flows into Emerald from the northwest then south to join the Zian River a couple of kilometers east of where the Elbow River joins the Zian River. And the Fish Creek flows into Emerald from the southwest and converges with the Zian River near Sikome lake and near the Mckenzie district of Emerald. Since the climate of the region is generally dry, dense vegetation occurs naturally only in the river valleys, on some north-facing slopes, and within Fish Creek Provincial Park.
 
The City of Emerald, {{convert|848|km2|abbr=on}} in size, consists of an inner city surrounded by suburban communities of various density. The city is immediately surrounded by two municipal districts – the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 to the south and Rocky View County to the north, west and east. Proximate urban communities beyond the city within the [[Emerald Metropolitan Region]] include the City of [[Sorrento]], the City of [[Chanhassen]], and the Town of [[Farmin]]. Numerous rural subdivisions are located within the Elbow Valley, Springbank and the large cities of [[Alanis]] and [[Abagene]] within 30 miles
 
Over the years, the city has made many land annexations to facilitate growth. In the most recent annexation of lands from Rocky View County, completed in July 2007, the city annexed Shepard, a former hamlet, and placed its boundaries adjacent to the Hamlet of Balzac and City of Chestermere, and very close to the City of Airdrie.
[[File:Calgary Skyline May 2018.jpg|center|thumb|View of downtown Emerald, in May 2018]]
 
==Culture==
==Economy==
==Demographics==


[[Category: Cities]] [[Category: Places]] [[Category: Zamastan]] [[Category:Cities in Zamastan]]
[[Category: Cities]] [[Category: Places]] [[Category: Zamastan]] [[Category:Cities in Zamastan]]

Latest revision as of 15:33, 19 September 2024

Emerald
City of Emerald
Downtown Emerald skyline 2024.jpg
Stephen-Ave-West-Szmurlo.jpg
Lougheed house Calgary (36102398304).jpg
Olympic Plaza Calgary.jpg
Sait heritage hall.jpg
Cathedral of St. Paul from the Landmark Center.jpg
From top, left to right: Downtown Emerald skyline, Colbert Avenue, Lougheed House, Olympic Plaza, Emerald Institute of Technology, Cathedral of St. Bonifacious.
CountryZamastan
ProvincePahl
Government
 • MayorLoretta Bana'i
Area
 • Land825.56 km2 (318.75 sq mi)
 • Urban
586.08 km2 (226.29 sq mi)
 • Metro
5,110.21 km2 (1,973.06 sq mi)
Elevation
1,045 m (3,428 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • City7,545,000 (3rd)
DemonymEmeraldian

Emerald, officially the City of Emerald, is the third most populous city in Zamastan with a population of 7,545,000. It is situated at the confluence of the Addle River and the Elbow River in the mid-region of the province of Pahl, in an area of foothills and prairie valley, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the back ranges of the Zian Mountains and west of the north end of the Louise Mountains. Founded as a trading post between the Horseshoe Bay and Titania Bay, Emerald rapidly grew following the Parabocan War and emerged as a major manufacturing and industrial hub, as well as a booming town for oil magnates. In the modern day, the economy of Emerald includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors. Emerald is home to a high number of corporate head offices in Zamastan among the country's 800 largest corporations. In 2015, Emerald had the highest number of millionaires per capita of any major city in Zamastan before being surpassed by Tofino. Emerald hosted the most-expensive ever World Cup in 2019, and is host to multiple professional sports teams including Emerald Union (ZSL), the Pumas (ZFL), and the Sparrows (ZBL). Emerald has consistently been recognized for its high quality of life.

History

Geography

Emerald is located at the transition zone between the Louise Mountain Foothills and the Pahlan Prairies. The city lies within the foothills of the Parkland Natural Region and the Grasslands Natural Region. Downtown Emerald is about 1,042.4 m (3,420 ft) above mean sea level and the airport is 1,076 m (3,531 ft). In 2011, the city covered a land area of 825.29 km2 (318.65 sq mi).

Two rivers run through the city and two creeks. The Zian River is the larger and it flows from the east in the mountains to the west through the plains and into the Olympic Ocean. The Elbow River flows northwards from the south until it converges with the Zian River at the historic site of Fort Calgarian near downtown. Nose Creek flows into Emerald from the northwest then south to join the Zian River a couple of kilometers east of where the Elbow River joins the Zian River. And the Fish Creek flows into Emerald from the southwest and converges with the Zian River near Sikome lake and near the Mckenzie district of Emerald. Since the climate of the region is generally dry, dense vegetation occurs naturally only in the river valleys, on some north-facing slopes, and within Fish Creek Provincial Park.

The City of Emerald, 848 km2 (327 sq mi) in size, consists of an inner city surrounded by suburban communities of various density. The city is immediately surrounded by two municipal districts – the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 to the south and Rocky View County to the north, west and east. Proximate urban communities beyond the city within the Emerald Metropolitan Region include the City of Sorrento, the City of Chanhassen, and the Town of Farmin. Numerous rural subdivisions are located within the Elbow Valley, Springbank and the large cities of Alanis and Abagene within 30 miles

Over the years, the city has made many land annexations to facilitate growth. In the most recent annexation of lands from Rocky View County, completed in July 2007, the city annexed Shepard, a former hamlet, and placed its boundaries adjacent to the Hamlet of Balzac and City of Chestermere, and very close to the City of Airdrie.

View of downtown Emerald, in May 2018

Culture

Economy

Demographics