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'''Coria''' is a city in the province of [[the Cape (Urcean province)|the Cape]]. The city is situated on the small Selaforta River which feeds into the southern inlet of the [[Creagmer]]; the city center itself sits about a half mile inland from the Creagmer, making Coria a relatively important port city. The city is one of the oldest continually settled urban areas in Urcea, and was established as a colony of [[Adonerum]] in around the year 920 BC, predating the establishment of [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] by about 40 years. The urban core of Coria is similar to that of [[Urceopolis_(City)#Old_City|Urceopolis's "Old City"]], retaining some of the basic, three-milennia-old urban layout of its foundation. Unlike Urceopolis, Coria never became a nation-leading urban area, instead remaining a slow-but-steadily growing Creagmer port city for most of its existence. The city was an early adopter of industrialization due to its favorable location. | '''Coria''' is a city in the province of [[the Cape (Urcean province)|the Cape]]. The city is situated on the small Selaforta River which feeds into the southern inlet of the [[Creagmer]]; the city center itself sits about a half mile inland from the Creagmer, making Coria a relatively important port city. The city is one of the oldest continually settled urban areas in Urcea, and was established as a colony of [[Adonerum]] in around the year 920 BC, predating the establishment of [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] by about 40 years. The urban core of Coria is similar to that of [[Urceopolis_(City)#Old_City|Urceopolis's "Old City"]], retaining some of the basic, three-milennia-old urban layout of its foundation. Unlike Urceopolis, Coria never became a nation-leading urban area, instead remaining a slow-but-steadily growing Creagmer port city for most of its existence. The city was an early adopter of industrialization due to its favorable location. | ||
Among other industries, the city is well known for its historic association with the industrial processing of {{wp|fowl}}, giving it the nickname "Birdtown". The long association between chicken and Coria is perhaps best known from the fast food chain [[Coria Clux]], which began in Coria. Though most of the industrial slaughter houses closed by the 1950s, the nickname and "bird culture" remain. The Coria Hens are a [[Continental_Baseball_Conference#Minor_leagues|CBC minor league team]] in a league associated with the [[Urceopolis Imperials]]. Many bars and restaurants in Coria have a chicken-based visual theme. | Among other industries, the city is well known for its historic association with the industrial processing of {{wp|fowl}}, giving it the nickname "Birdtown". The long association between chicken and Coria is perhaps best known from the fast food chain [[Coria Clux]], which began in Coria. Though most of the industrial slaughter houses closed by the 1950s, the nickname and "bird culture" remain. The Coria Hens are a [[Continental_Baseball_Conference#Minor_leagues|CBC minor league team]] in a league associated with the [[Urceopolis Imperials]]. Many bars and restaurants in Coria have a chicken-based visual theme, including the "''Dirty Chick''", a bar which opened in [[1962]] and became famous after being featured in several television programs. | ||
Coria is a moderately popular domestic tourist location. Most Coria tourists visit from [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. Besides several famous bird-related restaurants, the city's close proximity to the Creagmer makes it a desirable location for beach-goers. The Creagmer beaches in the area are gentle and mostly sheltered, making it a favorable swimming locale. The city's population allows tourists to have access to a wide variety of amenities, but it is much less densely populated than much of Urcea's western coast, contributing to its reputation as a reasonable getaway for dwellers of [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]]. | Coria is a moderately popular domestic tourist location. Most Coria tourists visit from [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. Besides several famous bird-related restaurants, the city's close proximity to the Creagmer makes it a desirable location for beach-goers. The Creagmer beaches in the area are gentle and mostly sheltered, making it a favorable swimming locale. The city's population allows tourists to have access to a wide variety of amenities, but it is much less densely populated than much of Urcea's western coast, contributing to its reputation as a reasonable getaway for dwellers of [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]]. | ||