The Emerald City

The Emerald City is a fictional city from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz," serving as the capital of the land of Oz. It is depicted as a magnificent, shining metropolis made of green materials, symbolizing hope and prosperity. The city is home to the Wizard and represents a center of power and mystique. Visitors are often drawn by its grandeur and the promise of answers or wishes. In the story, it embodies the idea that sometimes appearances can be deceiving and emphasizes themes of self-discovery and inner strength.