Courbagne
Courbagne
Cour Bagnue | |
|---|---|
| City of Courbagne Byen Cour Bagnue | |
 From upper left: Christiansborg Palace, Derik's Church, Eivoli Gardens and Elkyhavn | |
| Country | New Elkland |
| Area | |
| • City | 179.8 km2 (69.4 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 292.5 km2 (112.9 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,767.52 km2 (682.44 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2020) | |
| • City | 3,704,128 |
| • Density | 21,000/km2 (53,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,330,993 |
| • Urban density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,057,142 |
| • Metro density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Courbagne is the capital and most populous city of New Elkland. It forms the core of the wider urban area of Courbagne and the Courbagne metropolitan area (population 2,057,142). Courbagne is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Elkealand; another portion of the city is located on Rwaager, all sharing a coast along the Albarine Sea. The Øresland Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road. Courbagne is also connected to Asring Island via the Evert-Jan Bridge.
Originally a fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Eammel Strand, Courbagne became the capital of New Elkland in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as the de facto capital being the seat of government of the Elka Union, governing the entire present day region in a personal union with Durnstaal ruled by the Durnen monarch serving as the head of state. The city flourished as the cultural and economic center of Elkland under the union for well over 120 years, starting in the 15th century up until the beginning of the 16th century when the union was dissolved with Elkland leaving the union through a rebellion. After a plague outbreak and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Randolph Nada attacked the Elkland fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Elkland Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Courbagne's architecture. Later, following the World War, the Didget Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.
Since the turn of the 21st century, Courbagne has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of New Elkland; it is one of the major financial centres of Central Adula with the Courbagne Stock Exchange. Courbagne's economy has seen rapid developments in the service sector, especially through initiatives in information technology, pharmaceuticals and clean technology. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and waterfronts. Courbagne's landmarks such as Eivoli Gardens, The Mermaid statue, the Emalienborg and Christiansborg Palace, Eosenborg Castle Gardens, Derik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions. It is also one of the headquarter cities of the Central Adula Mutual Defense Agreement.
Courbagne is home to the University of Courbagne, the Technical University of New Elkland, Courbagne Business School and the IT University of Courbagne. The University of Courbagne, founded in 1479, is the oldest university in New Elkland. Courbagne is home to the FC Courbagne and Erøndby football clubs. The annual Courbagne Marathon was established in 1980. Courbagne is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. The Courbagne Metro, launched in 2002, serves central Courbagne. Additionally, the Courbagne S-train, the Lokaltog (private railway), and the Coast Line network serve and connect central Courbagne to outlying boroughs. Serving roughly 8 million passengers a month, Courbagne Airport is one of the busiest airport in the Central Adulan countries.
