| abstract | - Lambton Quay is the current administrative capital of New Libertaria and was established as the national capital under the rule of King Benjamin II. The city is the political, cultural and commercial center of the nation. It is the largest city in the nation. Lambton Quay is at the southern tip of North Zealand on Spinoza Strait, the passage that separates the North and South Islands. On a clear day the snowcapped Smith Ranges are visible to the south across the strait. To the north stretch the golden beaches of The Environs. On the east, the Orange Ridge divides Lambton Quay from the broad plains of the North Zealand agricultural regions. With a latitude of 41° 17' S, Lambton Quay is one of the world’s most southernmost national capitals. It is also one of the world’s most remote capital cities. Lambton Quay has a reputation for its picturesque natural harbour and its dynamic skylines interspersed with colonial architecture. The Financial District is sited close to Lambton Harbour and lies along an active geological fault, which is clearly evident on its straight western coast. The land to the west of this rises abruptly, meaning that many of Lambton Quay's suburbs sit high above the center of the city. The city averages 2025 hours (or about 169 days) of sunshine per year. The climate is a temperate marine one, is generally moderate all year round, and rarely sees temperatures rise above 25 °C (77 °F), or fall below 4 °C (39 °F). The hottest recorded temperature in the city is 31.1 °C (88 °F), while -1.9 °C (28 °F) is the coldest. The city is notorious however for its southerly blasts in winter, which may make the temperature feel much colder. The city is generally very windy all year round with a lot of rainfall. Average annual rainfall is 1249 mm, June and July being the wettest months. The energy needs of the Lambton Quay area are increasing, and one new source is the wind. Because of Lambton Quay’s exceptionally windy conditions, coupled with the nation’s highly successful and productive oil refineries and booming, the use of this alternative energy source has made energy cheap and plentiful, driving the nation’s capitalist business engine. Electricity is supplied by national power grid operator named Trans-Island Power, which effectively powers the well-integrated grid in both North and South Zealand. Lambton Quay has a vibrant arts scene and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, City Gallery, the Republic Ballet, St. Vitus Theater, Circa Theatre, The National Maori Theatre company Taki Rua, and the National Theatre for Children in Parliament Square and the city hosts the annual New Libertaria International Arts Festival; the Harbour Performing Arts Centre is also an important local source for theatre.
|
