Rosalina

Rosalina is the second largest city of Nova Bay. Rosalina is divided into 2 districts and 15 neighborhoods. Rosalina was founded in 1490 by a unknown founder. The city was the former colonial capital of Nova Bay. Rosalina has seen its population increase in recent years Rosalina is considered the most beautiful city in the country. The city has a Humid Subtropical Climate. Temperatures range from 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) during the summer to 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius) during the winter. Rainfall occurs all year long and is quite frequent. Rainfall can reach 100 inches (2,540 mm) annually. Snow is rare but can occur. It usually occurs once every 10 years. Snow is more frequent in the mountains. Frosts during the winter months are common. Rosalina is the wettest and coldest city in the country. Rosalina is located in the Cloud Mountain and Coastal Forest ecoregion.

Greater Rosalina Area
The Greater Rosalina Area is made up of 7 urban municipalities and 3 rural municipalities. The Greater Rosalina Area is the second largest metropolitan area in Nova Bay with a population of 1,120,000. It has bucked the trend of decline unlike the other urban areas in the country. The Metro Area is home to the Cloud Mountain and Coastal Forest eco region. While the majority of the eco region is unprotected. It is largely sparsely populated. The Greater Rosalina Area has become a regional center for business, fashion, entertainment, and tourism.

Districts
There are 2 districts of the Municipality of Rosalina. The districts include New Rosalina and Old Rosalina. The urban districts are divided by the Green River. Old Rosalina is located on the north bank of the Green River at its mouth. Old Rosalina as of 1923, has a land area of 30 square miles (77.7 square kilometers). The population of Old Rosalina as of 1923 is, 254,000 with a population density of 8,466.7 people per square mile (3,269 people per square kilometer). It is divided into 10 neighborhoods. Old Rosalina is home to Port Island a island to the west of the city and the mainland. The distance between Port Island and the mainland is 2 miles (3.2 km). Port Island is 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) in area. It is divided by the port and industry in the north and public housing in the south. The old part of Rosalina was the where the original townsite of Rosalina was settled in the 1490's. The original townsite was destroyed by fire in 1766. And was rebuilt with a grander and more urban space.

New Rosalina is the second urban district. New Rosalina is the new section of Rosalina located on the south bank of the Green River. It was constructed in 1890-1910. There are 5 neighborhoods in the district. The cost of building New Rosalina is estimated to have cost AC 5-8 Billion over 20 years. South Metro also known as the New Rosalina Central Business District has the highest concertation of high rises and skyscrapers in the country. South Metro is also home to the tallest building in the country, the Green Rover Center standing at 840 feet (256 meters) in height and 60 stories. The Green River Center is the tallest commercial building in the country. The Saltus building is the tallest residential building in the country at 812 feet (247.5 meters) or 58 stories. South Metro has 20 skyscrapers standing at 328 feet (100 meters) in height or higher. New Rosalina was constructed to help solve the business space and the growing need for housing in the city. New Rosalina has a land area of 20 square miles (51.8 square kilometers) and a population of 39,000 as of 1923. The population density is 1,950 people per square mile (752.9 people per square kilometer). New Rosalina was built with a projected population of 150,000 to 200,000 in mind. As the population continues to grow rapidly in the region and businesses move to the region.

Geography
The geography of the city of Rosalina and its surrounding areas are unique. The city is located in the Green River Valley. The surrounding area is the Cloud Mountains and Coastal Forest eco region. The forest is a subtropical evergreen rainforest and a cloud forest. The region coexists with the Cloud Mountains. The current area of the forest and mountains is located in southwestern Nova Bay along the coast. Covering a current area of 10,000-15,000 square miles (26,000-38,850 square kilometers). It estimated that forest once covered the entire coastal area of Nova Bay prior to the founding and settlement of Nova Bay. The forest area is endangered and 95% of it is unprotected. Logging and slash and burn farming in have taken its toll on the environment. The cloud mountains range in height of 4,000 to 7,000 feet (1,220 to 2,134 meters). The highest elevation in the city is Star Hill at 238 feet (73 meters).

The Green River which is the longest river in the region travels through the city of Rosalina. It empties into the ocean at its mouth at Rosalina. The Green River is 56 miles (90 kilometers) long. Its widest point is at Rosalina, which is a 1 mile (1.6 km) across from shore to shore. Rosalina is located in the lower Green River Valley which covers an area of 271 sq miles (702 sq km). The lower valley is 23 miles (37 kilometers) at its longest point (east to west) and 10 miles (16 kilometers) at its widest point (north to south).

The Port Island located to the west of the Old Rosalina and north of the Green River Mouth. The Port Island is 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) in area. It is 1.7 mile (2.7 kilometers) wide and 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) long. The highest elevation is in the south part of the island, only being 53 feet (16 meters). Proposals to expand the municipal limits to the entire lower valley is a highly debated topic. The valley is divided between the city of Rosalina and the Lower Green River County.

Climate
The climate of Rosalina is a Humid Subtropical climate. With warm wet summers and cool to cold winters. Rosalina receives 105.8 inches (2,687.3 mm) of precipitation per year. The city sees 130 days of precipitation on average per year. Because of the mountainous terrain nearby the city, heavy rainfall can occur especially during the summer months. Rosalina can receive heatwaves and cold waves. The city receive snow, it is however rare. On average it snows once every decade. The heaviest snowfall recorded in a single day was in the Winter of 1842 with 7.5 inches (19.05 centimeters). Snow is more common in the mountains. Frosts are common during cold waves. The heaviest rainfall ever recorded in a single day was in the Summer of 1893 24.8 inches (630 mm). The wettest year on record was 1894 with 191.5 inches (4,864.1 mm) of rainfall. The driest year on record was 1845 with 38 inches (965.2 mm). The hottest day on record was in Highwinter 1845 with a temperature of 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). The coldest day on record was Highsummer 1862 with a temperature of 24 degrees F (-4 degrees C).