Elizabeth (New Edmund)

Elizabeth is the largest city in New Edmund and is the state capital of Ulimaroa. It has a population of just over 4 million and is full of vibrant locals all around the city and suburbs.

History
Elizabeth was first settled by the indigenous natives thousands of years ago known as Scout Creek. When the Australians arrived in the late 19th Century, Elizabeth was colonised. Elizabeth has been the largest city in New Edmund for that past 50 years when it surpassed Magellan.

Elizabeth was originally known as Ellie Town which was named after one of the founders for Elizabeth's wife, Ellie. In 1954 when more people came accross from Australia to start their new life in Elizabeth, a public vote was held to choose the new name for the Town as some visitors wanted a refresh for the town post World War II. The 3 options for the name of the town were: Ellie Town, Coopersville, or Elizabeth. Elizabeth ended up winning. Elizabeth was named after Queen Elizabeth II whom began her reign as Queen of England and head of the Commonwealth a few years prior to the vote.itie

Public Tourist spots in Elizabeth include the Scout Tower whih is an obsivasional deck 120 stories high with 360 degree views of the city and surronding areas. Mount Bairnsdale is only a 20 minute drive from Elizabeth and it is the home of the snow in New Edmund. It snows all year round and is a tourist hot sport for international visitors coming to Elizabeth. The Elizabeth Gardens has the very best gardens in the state with regualar exhibitions being held in the Gardens. The Cities Infomation Hub is also in the Gardens along with a variety of Cafes and Reasturants.

Sports
Elizabeth is well known for being the Capital for Sport in New Edmund. The cities sporting facilities also attracts the very best International athletes to Elizabeth to train and compete. The Elizabeth Stadium is Elizabeth's hub of Sport. The 80,000 seat 'Coliseum' is the largest stadium in New Edmund and has the use of modern technology to make the stadium a great stadium not only for the present but also for the future. It hosts Athletics, AFL, Cricket and other special events. The Stadium is the key highlight in Elizabeth's Bid to host the 2019 or 2020 Mapperdonia Winter Olympic Games, Other stadiums around Elizabeth include Elizabeth Aquatics Centre, Champions Arena, Legends Arena, North Elizabeth Indoor Stadium and various Winter Venues in Mt Bairnsdale Mountain Ranges. Elizabeth citizens love their sport and regually attend all sports. Sporting teams based in Elizabeth include Elizabeth Athletic (Soccer), Elizabeth Synergy (Cricket T20), Elizabeth Rollers (Basketball), Elizabeth Suns (AFL), Elizabeth Flamingos (AFL), Elizabeth Thunderbirds (Netball), Elizabeth Roosters (Rugby League), & Elizabeth Roses (Rugby Union). Local and female participation in sport across Elizabeth is remarkably strong with the future of sport in Elizabeth very strong.

Security
Security is one of the focuses in Elizabeth and for the City of Elizabeth. Customs for getting into Elizabeth and Ulimaroa are strong as everyone needs to go through customs before entering the State. To get into Stadiums and places of intrest, everyone needs to go thru 'Airport Security Style Checks' to allow everywhere and everyone who enters Elizabeth to be 100% Safe. Police present is strong in Airports and around Major Events to ensure that safety is put first. Guns are banned from the country however people can only have a possession of a gun if they have a Gun licence to ensure that the Safety of Elizabeth is placed first.

Health Care
Elizabeth has 5 major public hospitals including the Royal Elizabeth Hospital, Aurora Hospital, The University of Elizabeth Hospital, and the Mt Bairnsdale Regional Hospital. The 2 major private hosptals in Elizabeth are the Elizabeth Private Hospital and St Vincents Private Hospital. A dedicated Childrens Hospital is based near the airport which treats health issues with the sick and unwell kids of Elizabeth. All citizens of Elizabeth are automatically enrolled into the ElizHealth Program which is ran by the City of Elizabeth. This provides Health insurance to Elizabeth citizens if they require to attend the hospital or the local GP. The Elizabeth United Hospital is a public hospital for those whom are travelling from overseas or interstate and require health care. There is a ward also there for local residents of Elizabeth.

Energy
Elizabeth's main provider of energy is Energy New Edmund. All businesses and houses are connected to Energy New Edmund. Solar Panels are provided free of charge to the City Council to use at events, and in landmarks and places of intrest including Olympic Park and Railway Stations.

Telecommunications
There are 5 major Telecommunication Providers in Elizabeth. They are BoltHOLT, FoFo, Domain, Snap and Borabi.

Plane
There is 2 Airports in Elizabeth. The Elizabeth Royal International Airport has facilities for both International and Domestic flights with Mt Bairnsdale Regional Airport flying regional planes to other regional destinations throughout New Edmund. Other public tranpsort in Elizabeth include light rail, rail, bus, and Airport Rail Link.