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Îles d'Caravella

A City Journal by Krisman

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Îles d'Caravella, is a small sovereign state located in the southern hemisphere. If you like it: comment on it!

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Krisman
The city of Port Douglas is located due south of Cape Caravella and best know for it's commercial harbour. The harbour is the largest of Îles d'Caravella and mostly used for container shipping. The harbour is located on the north side of the city. In the early 70's the gouvernment decided that the commercial/industrial port of Southport in Cape Caravella should be moved to a new location. Southport harhour had become to small to handle all the cargo and also the harbour was not deep enough to accomodate...
Krisman
Besides being the largest passanger airport in the country is Caravella-Haymarket International Airport also resposible for handeling 85% of the nation's air cargo, being a hub for TNT Express, UPS Airlines and FedEx Airlines. Like it? Leave a comment and/or try the little green button for the +1!
Krisman
Caravella-Haymarket Airport (IATA: CHA) is the Îles d'Caravella main international airport, located 40 minutes west of the capital city: Cape Caravella, just north of the town of Haymarket. The airport used to be called Haymarket Airport both after an extensive expension that finished in 2006, the name was changed to include the name of the country. The airport opened for commercial operations in 1982 making direct commercial flights into Îles d'Caravella possible. Most flights to and from...
Krisman
Thanks everyone for the comments! I believe that a good eye for detail makes a realistic city. Therefore in this update not a long story, but 10 detail shots of my capital city: Cape Caravella! Let me know what you think! And before i forget: check out my next update if you want to see the full overview of Cape Caravella.
Krisman
One of the biggest events in Cape Caravella is the Rock! the Cape Festival. Each spring this rock festival is held at the West Point Festival Ground and attracts both bands and fans from all over the world. Starting out in 2003, the Rock! the Cape Festival has grown in the last 10 years to one of the biggest music festivals in the region. The 10th edition in 2012 will feature performances from 30 Seconds to Mars, Foo Fighters, Young the Giant, Wolfmother, Foster the People, Kaiser Chiefs, Deadmau5 and many...
Krisman
Due south of the French Quarter district is the business district of Cape Caravella: Southport. Originally developed as a commercial port, most buildings were abandoned in the late 80's and early 90's due to the development of a new modern port in the neighbouring city of Port Douglas. In the late 90's Southport was redeveloped into the main business district of Cape Caravella. Southport is most know for the iconic Regatta centre and hotel and the only Apple Store in the country. At Southport you can also...
Krisman
First of all: Thank you guys for all the positive comments and remarks! The West Point area also houses the only beach inside the city limits of Cape Caravella. Because of it's location next to the Bar Street and close to the city centre, West Point beach is very popular with tourists visiting the city. The local people living in Cape Caravella usually go to the beaches in the neighbouring cities of Port Douglas and Cape Caravella West. West Point beach is an 'L' shaped beach. For safety it's only allowed...
Krisman
The western part of Cape Caravella is know as West Point. This area is most know for it's commercial fishing port (West Point harbour). At night is West Point Bar Street the place to be. The area has a vibrant nightlife including the 3 hottest clubs in town: Club Malibu, MOFO and Kenny's. At West Point you can also find Port Road Stadium, home of Cape Caravella's only football club (and current league champions): CCFC West Point.
Krisman
Cape Caravella (population 220.000) Founded in 1788 by the French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville makes Cape Caravella (or Cap d'Caravella) the oldest city on Îles d'Caravella. Today, Cape Caravella is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its mild climate, eclectic mix of old and modern architecture and the most famous locations of Îles d'Caravella, including the French Quarter, Le Museé National, the Presidential Palace, Southport and the beaches of West Point. Most visitors...
Krisman

An introduction ...

By Krisman,

An introduction ... Îles d'Caravella, is a small sovereign state located in the southern hemisphere. Îles d'Caravella is a republic, with president Jonathan Christian Byron as head of state. The House of Byron has ruled Îles d'Caravella since 1879, and the state's sovereignty was officially recognized by France in 1920. Îles d'Caravella is one of the world's most densely populated sovereign countries with Cape Caravella as it's capital city. Îles d'Caravella is often regarded as a tax haven, and many of...
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