Latrobe
Latrobe is the second-largest city in Etnier. Located in the plains of southeastern Etnier on the Yalumba river, it experiences a mild continental climate. Latrobe has a city centre population of 3,754,220 (2004 census) and a metropolitan area population of 6.8 million, making it one of the largest cities in Kelssek as well as a large commercial and industrial centre, particularly in communications and automobile manufacturing.
The city is known for being a centre for sports and artistic events. Latrobe is home to the Kelssekian Centre for the Moving Image and the National Gallery of Etnier. Rugby union is extremely popular in Latrobe and it is home to Latrobe AFC, Kelssek's oldest rugby club and one of the most successful. It also has a professional KHL team, Internationale de Latrobe.
Universities
Latrobe is home to two major universities:
- University of Latrobe, a highly-rated comprehensive university.
- Bill Watterson University, primarily an arts college with an excellent reputation for studying the visual arts.
- Latrobe Institute of Technology, specialising in computer science.
Transportation
Latrobe has an extensive tram and bus network as well as commuter rail. However, for a Kelssekian city its public transportation is severely underdeveloped, with only 35% of commuter trips by public transport. Plans are underway for the building of a new subway system which is expected to be ready by 2011.
The city has inter-city rail services provided by Kelssekian Pacific Railway and VIA Rail, which both stop at the city's iconic Flinders Street station. By road, it is accessible from the north and south using the Trans Kelssek Highway, from Redswyth to the southeast. Etnier Highway 75 joins the Trans Kelssek at Latrobe and proceeds north to Clayquot. Etnier Highway 33 runs east-west and connects Latrobe to Fort Hope in the west on the provincial border with Surono and Kewatin in the east.
Latrobe is served by Burke International Airport, which is a main hub for Maple Star Airways and a secondary hub for Northstar Airlines, which both offer many international flights.
Media
Latrobe's main daily newspaper is The Latrobe International. The Etnier Free Press, published in Clayquot but covering news throughout the province, is also widely available in Latrobe. A tabloid-size paper Latrobe Post is available for free daily and is aimed at mass transit users.
Sister cities
Latrobe is twinned with:
