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| 2020Density = 94.5 | | 2020Density = 94.5 | ||
| DensityRank = 6th | | DensityRank = 6th | ||
| MedianHouseholdIncome = | | MedianHouseholdIncome = €67,058 | ||
| IncomeRank = 22nd | | IncomeRank = 22nd | ||
| Former = Territory of Porta Bianca<br/>Suyara Territory | | Former = Territory of Porta Bianca<br/>Suyara Territory | ||
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=== 21st century === | === 21st century === | ||
In more recent years, Porta Bianca has seen an explosion in its population, sitting at approximately 12.6 million residents at the 2020 census. It's economy has diversified, although is still heavily based on tourism. That said, Porta Bianca has one of the strongest economies in Cartadania, with its gross state product sitting at approximately | In more recent years, Porta Bianca has seen an explosion in its population, sitting at approximately 12.6 million residents at the 2020 census. It's economy has diversified, although is still heavily based on tourism. That said, Porta Bianca has one of the strongest economies in Cartadania, with its gross state product sitting at approximately €745.1 billion as of June 2038. It still serves as a forward base to Crona, but has recently ceded some of that power to base in the territory of [[The Solemias]]. | ||
Recently, Porta Bianca has begun a very large infrastructure overhaul as many of its highways have now become outdated and need to be widened. This is seen with the recent completion of State Highway 101, a former 4 (2-2) lane highway that has been upgraded to 8 lanes (4-4) to help ease congestion. | Recently, Porta Bianca has begun a very large infrastructure overhaul as many of its highways have now become outdated and need to be widened. This is seen with the recent completion of State Highway 101, a former 4 (2-2) lane highway that has been upgraded to 8 lanes (4-4) to help ease congestion. | ||
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The history of Porta Bianca's economy can be traced through a succession of dominant industries: education, tourism, coffee, pineapple, sugarcane, sandalwood, and the military. Even before it became a state and was still a territory, tourism has been the largest industry, contributing 19.6% of the gross state product (GSP) in 2004. In recent years, the state has added manufacturing as a major sector of its economy (primarily pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, and electronics) as well as services (primarily finance, insurance, real estate, on top of tourism). | The history of Porta Bianca's economy can be traced through a succession of dominant industries: education, tourism, coffee, pineapple, sugarcane, sandalwood, and the military. Even before it became a state and was still a territory, tourism has been the largest industry, contributing 19.6% of the gross state product (GSP) in 2004. In recent years, the state has added manufacturing as a major sector of its economy (primarily pharmaceuticals, textiles, petrochemicals, and electronics) as well as services (primarily finance, insurance, real estate, on top of tourism). | ||
Porta Bianca's total gross state product in 2037 was | Porta Bianca's total gross state product in 2037 was €745.1 billion, placing it at 9th in the nation. It has a GSP per capita of €64,046, lower than the national GDP per capita. | ||
=== Taxation === | === Taxation === | ||
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The cost of living in Porta Bianca, specificall in Amar, is quite high compared to that of other major cities in Cartadania. The cost of living does not account for some costs, such as increased travel costs for flights to the mainland. The states utilities are on par with the mainland states, with the exception of water, which has more steps to go through before being pumped to cities. | The cost of living in Porta Bianca, specificall in Amar, is quite high compared to that of other major cities in Cartadania. The cost of living does not account for some costs, such as increased travel costs for flights to the mainland. The states utilities are on par with the mainland states, with the exception of water, which has more steps to go through before being pumped to cities. | ||
The median home value in Porta Bianca in July 2038 was | The median home value in Porta Bianca in July 2038 was €617,200. Porta Bianca has the highest median home values of all states, including Verona, which had a median home value of €581,600. Research placed the 2030 median sale price of a single family home in Amar, Porta Bianca at €602,900. Unlike other territories, Cartadania's postal operation code prohibits extra shipping costs as a result of Porta Bianca's insular status. So, relative to any other state in the union, shipping costs are on par. This means that goods are typically similarly priced between it and other states, and in some cases, may be cheaper due to the states low sales tax. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||