| + Naboo | ||
| Distance from Core | 34,000 light years | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Mid Rim | |
| Sector | Chommell | |
| System | Naboo | |
| Number of suns | 1 | |
| Number of moons | 3 | |
| Major species | Humans, Gungans | |
| Population | 600 million, unknown Gungan population | |
| Surface water | 85% (mostly underground caves) | |
| Affiliation | Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, New Republic | |
Located in the Chommell sector, Naboo is the home planet of Padmé Amidala and Jar Jar Binks, as well as Senator (later Chancellor and then Emperor) Palpatine. In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, it was the site of a blockade by the Trade Federation and the Battle of Naboo between the Federation and the native inhabitants. Naboo is seen in four films in the Star Wars series, having a prominent role in the first two prequels and glimpsed briefly in Revenge of the Sith and the 2004 DVD release of Return of the Jedi.
The similar sounding adjective "Nubian" used in the movies to refer to Queen Amidala's ship is cause for some confusion. Nubian refers to the planet Nubia, not to Naboo. The most correct adjective form of Naboo is "Nabooan" based upon an indigenous wild panther known as a "Nabooan tusk-cat".
Theed's architecture, while referencing Ancient Rome and other classical traditions, was heavily inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center in California. (Skywalker Ranch and Industrial Light & Magic are both based in Marin County.)
