Salguero

Salguero (Spanish and Catalan: / sɑlˈgɛroʊ), officially the City of Salguero (Ciudad de Salguero; Ciutat de Salgueró) is an autonomous city in the Aranese Community, and one of the largest cities in the country. It is the center of Arriola's ??? Economic Corridor, the largest and the most densely populated of Arriola's newest sustainable city projects. The city is entirely located in the country's northern valley, near the junction of the rivers Cinca and Vero. It is entirely surrounded by the Community of Aragon. Most of the city lies between 500 m and 650 m above mean sea level.

Salguero was originally planned and developed by Valentín Freixa and Milagros Franco in 1969 to move the capital from Barcelona to a more central location. The land on which Salguero was built was donated by the Aragonese Community to the Aranese government in 1974. However, these plans were halted following the outcome of the 1975 referendums. The project was revived in the 1980s, designating Salguero as a large scale smart urban village with an emphasis on smart growth and sustainable development. The city quickly became a haven for aspiring artists, writers, fashion designers, and musicians. The large presence of diverse immigrant populations have led to the city being referred to as Arriola's "cultural capital". Salguero is prominent in Latin pop, Aranese film and television industries, and Aranese contemporary dance. It is recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature and a major centre for street art, music and theatre.

The city has a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, international, and other styles. Forty-six percent of the city is made up of protected green space. Salguero's cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Vero River, lined by parks such as Parque Forestal. The Pyrenees Mountains can be seen from most points in the city. These mountains contribute to a considerable smog problem, particularly during winter. The city outskirts are surrounded by vineyards and Salguero is within a few hours of the mountains and both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

Salguero is the cultural, political and financial center of Western Arriola and is home to the regional headquarters of many multinational corporations. The city is also one of the most substantial economic engines within the nation, with a diverse economy in a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is considered an Alpha world city. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations and convention venues. Significant industries also include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, clean tech, biotechnology, construction and electronics. Salguero will host the 2018 National Games of Arriola.