Timsgroen is a city in Ostland, located at the northern coast of the Styroe Island. It has an estimated population of 2 778 249 as of May 2024 and represents the second-largest populated area in the country. The city is located in the Thejms valley, which lies 65 kilometers north the Ognarr Peaks, which is the northernmost part of the Ostlandic mountain range in the eastern branch of the island.
Formerly capital of the historical Northern Federation, and later of the Timmursby province during the monarchy, Timsgroen is a point of economic and cultural importance in the country, a highly industrialized and developed city, which stands out for its quality of life and architectural beauty.
Etymology[]
The norse name for the city is Theimrreby. The city is historically known by being located in the Theimus highland, named in honor of the explorer later royal governor of the Northern region, Timms Guldbergen, who found the very-known Horylkye Caves, located in the southern valleys of the county.
The city was called Saint George of Timsgroen since 13th century to 1975. In that year, the Parliament approved laws to change names of cities with religious meanings, in favor of the changes in the constitution that declared the country a secular state.
History[]
The first settlements of the city correspond to Ikh'esdunt, monument and settlement from the Scandinavian tribe of the same name, from around 2800 BC to 3100 BC. It is the fourth-oldest found settlement in the country.
1960 - 1976: Crisis and county autonomy[]
In the middle of the economic growth of the country, Nordostat received improvements in its infrastructure during the late 50s and onwards. Authorities from the rest of regions of the country made plans to develop their cities as a way to compete with the capital's hegemony.
In the late-50s decade, but mainly in the 60s decade, the city experienced a series of projects of renovations, expansion and technological development, which made it known, nationwidely, but also internationally, as a very modern and pioneering city, "proofs that Ostland is an avant-garde country".
Timsgroner authorities submitted multiple infrastructure projects to the Norrestjern county, in which Timsgroen was part of back then; Most of them were rejected by the County Council. County governor, Reuben Mikkelsen, governing from Haralstat, cited budget and enviromental concerns about Timsgroen "frantic" development. This was received negatively among city's population, who felt mocked and ridiculed by central authorities. Papers as Today's Northern and The Timsgroen Observer shared articles with headlines as "Timsgroen's population is 'crazy', according to Haralstat's governor", "Tims must stay 'poor' and 'undeveloped' to preserve Haralstat's hegemony".
Timsgroen represented the main economic power of the former Northern Federation, which the Norrestjern county heredated institutions and territory from. Although Norrestjern having most of highly industrialized cities in the country, Timsgroen represented the strongest and most vibrant economy; In 1930, when counties were established by King Hans II, Haralstat was declared capital of the Norrestjern county, and since then, this entity looked after the interests of Haralstat above of the other cities', which caused nonconformity among the Timsgroen population.
In 12 June 1976, a demostration started in front of the County's House, located downtown of the city. The pacific demostration was repeated during 6 days until gangs related to Left-wing groups started the disturbs. The protests were later described as a "revolution" in favor of city's future. Police suppressed protests, originally without using violent methods, until the Countkehusset was taken by protesters in 13 July.
1976-Late 1980s: Autonomy and reorganisation[]
In 13 July 1976, Agnarr Doviguen demanded an emergency commit at the Folkskevolgk to discuss the matters of importance around Timsgroen and the Norrestjern county government. It is important to say that Doviguen was born in city, and represented the first president not to be born in Nordostat. There is a rumor that one deputy from Norrestjern county expressed that protestors were "terrorists", which caused special conmotion among the witnesses. Doviguen threatened with dissolve Folkskevolgk if they did not made an agreement that could please Timsgroner population's necessities.
In 1976, the country had enjoyed 6 years of political estability and democracy after the reorganisation of the government and the formation of Folkskevolgk. Due to this, president of the Folkskevolgk Marvin Grundmann went to mediate the situation as this could be taken as a threat of coup d'etat.
Grundmann promissed Doviguen to discuss the affair in a plenary session, taking in count the opinion of the city's population, hence then mayor of Timsgroen, Otto Schaumacher, was invited to defend the opinion of the population. This plenary session was held in 18 July and all agreed on that a referendum about the status of Timsgroen city should be done, asking the population if the city should stay under the Norrestjern county rule or became its own one.
In 1987, Timsgroen became the second city in Ostland to have an skyscraper, being the Hensen Center (back then known as the Rotterdahl Bank Tower) inaugurated in April 26.
Administration[]
Administrative divisions[]
| Commune | Inhabitants | Area | Code | Seats in city council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 225 587 | 08 | 5 | |
| Blävik | 119 414 | 03 | 2 | |
| Einarbrand | 59 572 | 15 | 1 | |
| Freidberger | 118 709 | 06 | 2 | |
| Friborg | 183 821 | 09 | 4 | |
| Glädligksynd | 110 231 | 14 | 2 | |
| Groensskog | 142 220 | 13 | 3 | |
| Hallgidstat | 146 023 | 01 | 3 | |
| Isenholm | 89 547 | 10 | 2 | |
| Ikkendust | 134 761 | 05 | 3 | |
| Köllsbergen | 234 587 | 04 | 5 | |
| Rimfjor | 78 459 | 02 | 2 | |
| Snofjeld | 138 550 | 07 | 3 | |
| Thryfjor | 95 423 | 12 | 2 | |
| Taler | 201 345 | 11 | 4 | |
| Total | 2 778 249 | 1235km2 | 15 | 42 |
Economy[]
The Timsgroen Tower, third largest in the country, and the Ingvarsen Towers behind, at the intersection of 'Glämse Framtid' and 'Republikke' avenues, downtown Timsgroen
Timsgroen, known as the "Atlantic Pearl", has a highly industrialized, dynamic and vibrant economy. The city was one of the largest settlements in early Ostland, but experienced a fast industrialization during the 19th century. After it was taken by commissars of the Northern Federation, the city became capital, and under the lead of Kaspar Freidberger, the city developed at the speed of light and became the largest of Ostland in terms of GDP.
The city's development was also helped by the oil discoveries in 1932. King Hans II founded the first major state-owned company of the country, OstNafta, and started exporting oil to countries such as the United States and Germany. This skyrocketed the country's economy. Before the oil discoveries of 1956 in the Franksheim Sea, Timsgroen and the coast of Northern Styroe had control of the main oil extraction points of the country.
The city has the second largest financial centre of the country, the Timsgroen Financial District, commonly known as the Timsgroener, lt hosts over 50 companies and institutions. It is located in the Rimfjor commune. It was established in 1977 and has become one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country.
Transport[]
The main transport systems in the city are the Timsgroen Metro, with 6 lines: blue, red, yellow, purple, green and pink; the FlyTims, the main bus rapid transit system of the city, which consists of 9 lines (white, blue, gray, green, yellow, ray blue, mint, purple, red); and the most recently opened, the Timsgroen Commuter rail, of 2 lines.
The city has the third-biggest airport in Ostland, which connects it to the rest of the country and world: the Timsgroen - Nordisk International Airport, with daily flights to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and France.
The city has two major-train stations: Central - Baglienson, and Greater Timsgroen.
Metro[]
MetroTims is the commercial name for the rapid transit system of the city. consists of 6 colour-coded lines (blue, red, yellow, purple, green and pink). Opened in 1972, Timsgroen was the second city to have a metro system in the country. It serves the metropolitan area of the city and the rest of the county and has an annual ridership of 34 million. The system is operated by Hafenrik Railways.
Road infrastructure[]
Timsgroen is connected with the rest of the counties of the Styroe Island by the Ostlandwaggen 3. In 1923, t was merged with former Nordostswaggen, the direct connection between the city with the capital Nordostat and finally it was merged to the west with the Western Styroe waggen, to complete a nonstop run around Styroe's coast.
Main streets[]
- Hallgidtag Av: Is the central ring road around city's downtown, and the busiest urban street in the county. It runs 56km around Timsgroen central communes and connects with most of main avenues from the city. It is 29km south from the Timsgroen - Nordisk Airport and 87km from the city's Karnewag.
- Stor Hansøn Av
- Ostland Av: the main city urban avenue. It was built in 1928 in honour to the 9th anniversary of the Timsgroen city being controlled by the Benshoffen crown again, after the downfall of the Northern Federation. Later, many Ostland Avenues started being built across Ostland. Ithas a lenght of 3.4 kilometers starting at the north part of the city, in the Solnstby commune and ending at the southeast in the Gunnardsøn commune. Along the avenue, there are located 4 of the 15 stations of Line 1 of Timsgroen Metro.
- Blomsterdahl Av: (Ostlandic: Valley of the Bloom).
- Asmundsen Bv
- Blomstrendeby Av: formerly known as Haralsson Av. it was renamed as part of the city's social and cultural campaing to encourage population to feel proud of their city.
- Konstitusjon Av
Highways[]
- OV 3: The third high-transit highway built in Ostland completed in 1760. It is now the northernmost part of the Ostlandwaggen 1, the national highway that runs non-stop around the Styroe Island. It is connected with the city's Karnewag to the north on the OV 3.1 exit.
- Karnewag: Is the main ring road of the city.
Culture[]
Sport[]
The Mythic Stadium, located in Timsgroen, Ostland. It is the largest stadium in the country and the fourth largest in Europe.
Timsgroen has four major football stadiums; from most to less capacity: the Mythic (83 400), the Lyzstjern (35 000), the Starkwald (19 875), and the Cappelen stadiums (12 500).
The Mythic Stadium is the largest stadium in Ostland and the fourth largest in Europe. It was completed in 2012. The city is also home to the oldest football club to be formed in the country, the Ultra FC, formed in 1864. The second-most popular football club is the Royal Timms FC, formed in 1867.
Sport venues[]
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Capacity: 18 500
Notable places[]
Buildings[]
- Timsgroen Tower
- Hensen Center
- Ingvarsen Tower
- Ostlands Bank Center
- Blixt Tower
- Nordio Tower
- Jernsson Bussiness Center
- Experion Tower
- Ocean Hotel
- Pearl Hotel
- Timsgroen Arena
- True Dreamer Center
Parks and squares[]
- Hans The Great Square: (Ostlandic: Stor Hans Skvare) is a square located on the Avenue of the same name, in the Hallgidtag commune. It features the statue of Hans I, king of Ostland, who was born in the city while it was a village, on June 03, 1880. It has a height of 42 meters, with a base of 29 meters, measuring a structure of 71 meters (233 ft), being the second most tallest statue in Ostland.
- Timsgroen's Kilometre zero: It is a monument located inside of the square. It served as a measure point for distance and demarks the center of the city. It was built in 1817.
- Nordic Palace: (Ostlandic: Nordisk Palas) is one of the palaces which date back from the Monarchic era. It used to be the holiday's residence for the Royal family. Located at 4 Norrestjern Av., at the outer area of the city. The complex includes the main building of the Nordic Palace, the Springs Park and the Garden of Flowers.
Shopping centres[]
- Timmsplatz
- Green Center
- Timsgroen Mall
- Northern Star Plaza
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