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'''Saint Raneau''' is the [[wikipedia:Capital city|capital]] and largest city of [[Albarine]], followed by [[Saint Marina]]. It is a major [[wikipedia:Port city|port city]] on the [[Albarine Sea]] and is located on the northern coast of the country. Saint Raneau is Albarine's central major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, and is a diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with a population of 2,756,000. | '''Saint Raneau''' is the [[wikipedia:Capital city|capital]] and largest city of [[Albarine]], followed by [[Saint Marina]]. It is a major [[wikipedia:Port city|port city]] on the [[Albarine Sea]] and is located on the northern coast of the country. Saint Raneau is Albarine's central major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, and is a diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with a population of 2,756,000. In 1865, Saint Raneau replaced [[Geeleston]] as the capital, and continued to grow because of its port and the logging and gold-mining activities in its hinterland, and later because of pastoral farming (especially dairy farming) in the surrounding area, and manufacturing in the city itself. It has been the nation's largest city throughout most of its history. Today, Saint Raneau's central business district is Albarine's leading economic hub. The [[University of Saint Raneau]], founded in 1683, is the largest university in Albarine. The city's significant tourist attractions include national historic sites, festivals, performing arts, sports activities, and a variety of cultural institutions, such as the [[Albarine War Memorial Museum]], the Museum of Transport and Technology, and the [[Saint Raneau Art Gallery]]. Its architectural landmarks include the Harbour Bridge, the City Hall, the National Assembly, the Ferry Building and the Sky Tower. The city is served by [[Saint Raneau International Airport]], which handles around 9 million international passengers a month. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Saint Raneau is recognised as one of the world's most liveable cities. | ||
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Revision as of 04:48, 1 January 2022
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From top, left to right: Raneau CBD, Harbour Bridge, Racen Park, Palm Beach, Albarine War Memorial Museum, St Patrick's Cathedral | |
| Country | Albarine |
| Continent | Adula |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,755,964 |
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Saint Raneau is the capital and largest city of Albarine, followed by Saint Marina. It is a major port city on the Albarine Sea and is located on the northern coast of the country. Saint Raneau is Albarine's central major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, and is a diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with a population of 2,756,000. In 1865, Saint Raneau replaced Geeleston as the capital, and continued to grow because of its port and the logging and gold-mining activities in its hinterland, and later because of pastoral farming (especially dairy farming) in the surrounding area, and manufacturing in the city itself. It has been the nation's largest city throughout most of its history. Today, Saint Raneau's central business district is Albarine's leading economic hub. The University of Saint Raneau, founded in 1683, is the largest university in Albarine. The city's significant tourist attractions include national historic sites, festivals, performing arts, sports activities, and a variety of cultural institutions, such as the Albarine War Memorial Museum, the Museum of Transport and Technology, and the Saint Raneau Art Gallery. Its architectural landmarks include the Harbour Bridge, the City Hall, the National Assembly, the Ferry Building and the Sky Tower. The city is served by Saint Raneau International Airport, which handles around 9 million international passengers a month. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Saint Raneau is recognised as one of the world's most liveable cities.
