Inar

Inar (Chicoutim: Inère) is a large city in and the capital of the Baranxtuan province Izana. In the past decades, it has faced a number of problems, most of which were caused by the closure of many mines, the prime industry of the province. Therefore, the government has started a number of programs to help the city and the province at large.

History

Inar was originally founded in the early 18th century as a Jontadain outpost and when rich mineral deposits were found close to the city in the 1730s, it experienced a large influx of settlers. It quickly became a large, thriving city.

As a result of a border agreement between Jonquiere-Tadoussac and Baranxtu, Inar fell to the latter power in 1834. Despite being the largest city in the newly founded province of Halaora, its rival city La Trenche became the capital instead due to its more convenient - namely central - position in the province.

Inar gained additional importance when the University of Inar was established in 1896.

After a revolt by Catholics in La Trenche led to the destruction of the provincial parliament there, the capital of Halaora was moved to Inar in 1910. When the new province Izana was created from Halaoran territory in 1992, Inar became its capital, whereas Xanai became the Halaoran capital.

Notable People

Politicians

• HRH Princess Ana - Mayor of Inar 1995-200, born in La Trenche