Noted for its cosmopolitan culture and towering skyscrapers, Coruscant's population consisted of trillions of citizens hailing from a vast array of both humanoid and alien species.
Coruscant was at one point also historically the home of the ancient Taung and Zhell. Though debated by historians, it was generally believed that Coruscant was the original homeworld of humanity.
The entire planet is one big city.' ― Ric Olié, to Anakin Skywalker Ĭoruscant (pronounced / 'kɔɹəsɑnt/), also known as Jewel of the Core Worlds, or Imperial Center during the rule of the Galactic Empire, was an ecumenopolis-a city-covered planet, collectively known as Imperial City- in the Coruscant system of the Core Worlds.
