Ciar

Ciar is a major city in Ciarnesia. It is located in Carpaciul County. The population in 2011 was 97,468. The city is home to the University of Ciar, the country's oldest and most expensive college.

Ciar is highly significant in Ciarnesian history. It is hailed as the birthplace of the Ciarnesian denonym and identity. In addition, it is the oldest city built by Ciarnesians.

Economy
Ciar is rated as the third most economically prosperous major city in Ciarnesia and is a steadily emerging business hub. The city's economy is heavily driven by tourism, nightlife and high-tech manufacturing. Since the early 2000s, the outer areas of Ciar's city proper have become very active with new development including office buildings, upscale residential complexes and industrial areas.

Ciar is the fastest growing city in the nation, with a population growth rate of 3.76% per year. Since 2001, the city has grown in population from 82,733 to 107,468; representing a growth rate over the last decade of 2.72% per year, and a total growth of 29.97% over the past decade.

Tourism
The city is a prominent tourist destination in Ciarnesia due to it's historical importance.

Popular sights in the city:
 * University of Ciar, the country's oldest university, with one of the highest tuitions nationwide
 * Old Town, the first settlement built by Ciarnesians, one of the oldest settlements in the country
 * Castle Argint, a fortification and homestead built in the early 1600s.
 * St. Andrew's Basilica, a large cathedral built in the 1700s.
 * Plah Trandafiri, a large park built after the collapse of the Soviet Union as slum clearance. Means Park of Roses in Ciarnesian