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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Saar-Silverda's economy relies heavily on {{wp|shipping}}, {{wp|transporation industry|transportation}}, {{wp|information technology}}, and {{wp|finance}}. The Port of Silverda, the Federacy's largest cargo port by volume, is the main conduit for commerce between Great Kirav and most of its overseas colonies and possessions, as well as with Kiravia's major foreign trading partners [[ | Saar-Silverda's economy relies heavily on {{wp|shipping}}, {{wp|transporation industry|transportation}}, {{wp|information technology}}, and {{wp|finance}}. The Port of Silverda, the Federacy's largest cargo port by volume, is the main conduit for commerce between Great Kirav and most of its overseas colonies and possessions, as well as with Kiravia's major foreign trading partners [[Paulastra]], [[North Amerigo]], [[Heku]], and [[Alkharvia]]. | ||
Nationwide rail, trucking, and distribution firms operate out of the city, moving the massive volume of goods imported through Saar-Silverda to markets all across the island continent. With the rise of {{wp|e-commerce}}, Saar-Silverda has become the city of choice for leading online retailers, most of which have both their corporate headquarters and flagship warehouses in the Silverda metro area. | Nationwide rail, trucking, and distribution firms operate out of the city, moving the massive volume of goods imported through Saar-Silverda to markets all across the island continent. With the rise of {{wp|e-commerce}}, Saar-Silverda has become the city of choice for leading online retailers, most of which have both their corporate headquarters and flagship warehouses in the Silverda metro area. | ||
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The cost of living in Saar-Silverda is second only to [[Valēka]]'s Ansalon and Tandhurin Islands, a result of high property values, high municipal taxes, and space scarcity due to the area's mountainous topography. | The cost of living in Saar-Silverda is second only to [[Valēka]]'s Ansalon and Tandhurin Islands, a result of high property values, high municipal taxes, and space scarcity due to the area's mountainous topography. | ||
Major corporations headquartered in Saar-Silverda include [[Paramount Atrassic]], [[Trans-Kiravian Bank]], [[Pearl Capital]], West Pelagic Trading Company, Sunset Life Insurance, and . [[Ixco Digital]] is headquartered in the city's suburbs. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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Saar-Silverda has a has an extremely diverse population undergoing rapid growth fuelled by migration from all parts of the Federacy. Most Coscivian ethnic and regional groups are represented in the city, and although Saar-Silverda generally lacks the well-defined ethnic neighbourhoods that dominate the cityscapes of [[Valēka]] and [[Escarda]], ethnic community life remains vigorous. | Saar-Silverda has a has an extremely diverse population undergoing rapid growth fuelled by migration from all parts of the Federacy. Most Coscivian ethnic and regional groups are represented in the city, and although Saar-Silverda generally lacks the well-defined ethnic neighbourhoods that dominate the cityscapes of [[Valēka]] and [[Escarda]], ethnic community life remains vigorous. | ||
Coscivian ethnic groups with strong seafaring traditions, including the Sea Coscivians, | Coscivian ethnic groups with strong seafaring traditions, including the Sea Coscivians, Lúnstans, Kostiatans, Keregūlans, Lusans, and Veuskans, have large communities in the city, as do Grey Coscivians from the countries of the Austroventic Archipelago. The Peninsular Coscivian groups, Ibarans, Ardónians, and other Southern Coscivians that arrived during the Cascadan mining booms of the 20XXXs have long enriched the city's arts and cuisine. More Kayaki live in Saar-Silverda than in any city outside of Kayakistan. The city is home to several thousand [[Cærulean Coscivians|Cærulean]] expatriates and Kiravians of Cærulean descent, and is affectionately referred to as the "tenth island" of the Cærulean Archipelago. Many Kiro-Kyians resettled in Saar-Silverda and its environs after being expelled from Logan & Ky in 21194 in retaliation against Kiravian support for the separatist state of Rising Tide. | ||
The non-Coscivian population of Saar-Silverda exceeds 35%, the largest percentage for a major Kiravian city. Most of these are native peoples of Kiravian overseas possessions, including Trionem, various Pelagic Islanders, [[Ibykia|Taormines]], East Syvorjins, and Native Arenicans. A significant community of [[Alkharvis]] live in the Marvin Gardens neighbourhood in the vicinity of Al-Chousein Mosque, and a significant community of [[Rhūniks]] live in the Point Slope neighbourhood in the vicinity of St. Pelagius Arctic Orthodox Church. Echoëse-Kiravians are the largest community of Kiravian citizens of foreign origin living in the city, followed by Indo-Tartarystanis and [[Woolzian Kiravians|Woolzi-Kiravians]]. | The non-Coscivian population of Saar-Silverda exceeds 35%, the largest percentage for a major Kiravian city. Most of these are native peoples of Kiravian overseas possessions, including Trionem, various Pelagic Islanders, [[Ibykia|Taormines]], East Syvorjins, and Native Arenicans. A significant community of [[Alkharvis]] live in the Marvin Gardens neighbourhood in the vicinity of Al-Chousein Mosque, and a significant community of [[Rhūniks]] live in the Point Slope neighbourhood in the vicinity of St. Pelagius Arctic Orthodox Church. Echoëse-Kiravians are the largest community of Kiravian citizens of foreign origin living in the city, followed by Indo-Tartarystanis and [[Woolzian Kiravians|Woolzi-Kiravians]]. | ||
A large number of foreign expatriates live in the city, with the largest number hailing from [[ | A large number of foreign expatriates live in the city, with the largest number hailing from [[Paulastra]], [[the Cape]], [[Tierrador]], and [[Caphiria]]. | ||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
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*'''First Maritime Bank''' - The Federacy's fourth-largest bank, and its second-largest based outside [[Valēka]]. | *'''First Maritime Bank''' - The Federacy's fourth-largest bank, and its second-largest based outside [[Valēka]]. | ||
*'''Sunset Gate Railway Terminal''' - Named for its status as the westernmost passenger rail terminal in Great Kirav for many years, Sunset Gate marks the western terminus of four different rail lines carrying both passengers and freight. The surrounding Sunset Gate neighbourhood is a vibrant district of shops, restaurants, and high-end hôtels. | *'''Sunset Gate Railway Terminal''' - Named for its status as the westernmost passenger rail terminal in Great Kirav for many years, Sunset Gate marks the western terminus of four different rail lines carrying both passengers and freight. The surrounding Sunset Gate neighbourhood is a vibrant district of shops, restaurants, and high-end hôtels. | ||
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