Port Ruppert

The City of Port Ruppert is the second most populous city in Kingston and Boyce, with a 2012 population of 634,094 citizens. It is situated on the north Eastern part of the country, in a twin cities bond with Ste. Hannah. Port Ruppert is the most attractive city to tourists in the nation, having been home to the Paarlement until 1965. It is the second largest city in the States of Kingston and features the Nation's second largest metropolitan area.

Climate
Portland's climate is temperate by North American standards and is usually classified as Oceanic or Marine west coast, which under the Köppen climate classification system would be Cfb. The summer months are typically dry, with an average of only one in five days during June and August receiving precipitation. In contrast, precipitation falls during nearly half the days from November through March.

However, Portland is one of the wettest cities in Kingston and Boyce, but precipitation varies throughout the metropolitan area. Annual precipitation as measured at Portland Waterfront averages 1,199 millimetres (47.2 in), compared with 1,588 millimetres (62.5 in) in the Airport area and 2,044 millimetres (80.5 in) in Hutchingson, north of Portland. Summer months are drier and sunnier with moderate temperatures, tempered by sea breezes. The daily maximum averages 22 °C (72 °F) in July and August, with highs rarely reaching 30 °C (86 °F).

The highest temperature ever recorded was 36.4 °C (97.52 °F) on July 30, 2003.

On average, snow falls on eleven days per year, with three days receiving 6 cm (2.4 in) or more. Average yearly snowfall is 48.2 cm (19.0 in) but typically does not remain on the ground for long. Winters in the Greater Portland area (including Manchester) are the mildest of Kingstonaise Cities, thanks to its southernmost ocean-site. Portland's growing season averages 221 days, from March 29 until November 5, longer than any other major city in Kingston.

Demographics
Portland is home to 565,876 people, while the metropolitan area has a population of 1,003,234 people (together with Manchester). The population of the city has been stable in recent years while the population of the surrounding cities have been ceasing in population. Portland's waterside areas are the most populated, with suburbs like Nanaimo and Valley being the most populated ones. In 2010, the birth rate stood at 1.72% while the mortality rate stood at 4.94%. The young population of the city (average age 33) can get future generations into big problems, and new employments are needed soon. Portland has one of the highest rates of foreign-born people in Kingston and Boyce. in 2010, the rate stood tall at 28.3%. Most of these Immigrants come from Asia, mostly China and Japan, however many Europeans are drawn to the city as well. At the same time, Portland is the city with the highest native rate, 19.78% of the Portland inhabitants are of native descent. Portland is home to one university and 3 colleges, and so, the rate of people with a major degree stands tall at 41.34%.

Public Transit


Portland features a very well constructed public transportation network. Most of the public transportation is handled by the Portland Subway, a network of three lines. While running underground in within most parts of Downtown Portland, the suburbs are mostly reached on elevated tracks. Biggest transfer point in the system is Portland Central Station connecting CityExpress, RegioXPress, RegioRunners, Subway and Bus with each other. Annually an approximate of 12 million passengers transfers through the station. It is terminus station for 4 CityExpress lines, 16 RegioXPress lines and 5 RegioRunners. Also, the Portland Subway Red Line terminates in a separate turnaround in between both main platform halls.

Air
Portland's Hammerey Airfield is the third largest airport in the country and also the third largest hub of Canadian Airlines of Kingston. Annually, 13 Million passengers transit through the four terminals of the airport. Terminal A hosts the intercontinental flights with all international airlines. Terminal B is home to all Canadian Airlines international flights. Terminal C and D are for national and domestic flights.

Marine
The Portland Greater Metropolitan Area is home to two large oversea harbours. The Inner Harbour on Echo Bay is the older port, transferring goods and raw resources, like Oil from the close by Perris Oil Refinery or other raw materials. The Portland Outer Harbour is focused on containers. Both ports' sizes add uup to almost 6,000 hectares altogether, with close to 130 Million containers transferred each year.

Portland's excessive public transit network also features a broad number of watertaxis, ferries and Waterbusses. In the bounds of the Portland Metro Area there are 12 seaplane airports, origin for tourist sightseeing flights and for commercial flights with Red Goose Airlines and Echo Bayliners.

The city of Galvisson is home to a large Cruise ship port, with a total number of 35 cruise ships arriving in Galvisson during the season from April until late October. However, the October Fogs are a slight handicap for international cruises during the time of october and early November.

Politics
Portland has always been a major political centre in the Kingdom, but especially for the Union. Portland is home to the House of the Union, Parliament of the Boyce Union.

The Greater Portland Area is divided into 19 political communities: Bloughin, Centre City, Eerie, Erringson, Franklyn, Gibson, Harley, Harrods, Howards, Midtown, Kelly, Lafayette, Midtown, Morrison, Nanaimo, Sheffield, Valley, Waterfowl, Wellington

Since 2007 the Portland City Parliament is headed by City Mayor Alina Schubert. The independent former Rowing Athlete leads a coalition of Liberals and Democrats, she has been reelected in 2011 by a majority of 49.7% over challenging Socialist Petrii Väalskoog.

Sports
The Greater Portland Area is home to 5 major league sports teams. 1 Hockey team, one soccer team and three Baseball Teams draw their attention in the city. The Portland Pirates (Hockey) are a rather unsuccessful team, having qualified for the KBHL Playoffs only twice in the last 10 years. However, they will go for a spot in the STHL for the beginning of next season. All three KBL- Portland clubs have been stable medium sized teams. The Portland Cats are the biggest of them. Their best mark stands at reaching the Semi-Finals in 2007, however they did not succeed any further. The Franklyn Orioles have just moved to Portland at the beginning of last season, after the North Westminster market was too unstable. the Wilbury Chiefs are the smallest team, however their team is quite good, having many former allstars in their team. Nonetheless, they did not manage to pull up to the expectations so far. Portland's most successful team to date is the Portland FC, a soccer club staging its games at the Nanaimo Excelsior Arena. After a mediocre season, the FC qualified for the final playoff spot with a last-minute win over Wyswater. The playoffs marked a incredible cinderella run for Portland, defeating the high favourites from Manchester Soccer 2-0, then defeating the Boyce Nationals to reach the finals against the Kingston Stars. The final was tied until the 115th minute in overtime until Kingston striker Joo Pefter scored the go-ahead goal for Kingston. Two minutes later however, Portland defender Marc Lu tied the game again and it went to a penalty shootout. Portland won 5-4 after Kingston striker Joo Pefter put his ball into Portland's keeper Rick Foster's arms. It was Portland's first major league title.

International Relations
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