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	Alcalá
Cities of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Official Name	City of Alcalá
Nickname(s)	La Ciudad Inconquistable ("The Unconquerable City"); Shahr-e Daryacheh ("City of the Lake"); La Porte du Nord ("Gateway to the North")
Region	Alduria (State of Alcalá)
Established	1512 AN
Founder(s)	Babkhan military garrison
Government
Type	Mayor-Council
City Legislature	Alcalá City Council
Population
City Proper	1,456,780 (1750 AN)
Metro Area	2,234,500
Density	5,840/km²
Demonym	Alcalano
Geography
Area	249 km²
Elevation	312 m (1,024 ft)
Climate	Temperate lakeside; warm summers, cool winters
Infrastructure
Principal Roads	Autopista del Norte (A-3), Route du Lac, Khiyaban-e Nouradin, Al-Tariqa al-Kubra, Circunvalación de Alcalá
Principal Districts	Centro Histórico, Quartier Beaurivage, Mahalleh-ye Darya, Al-Qal'a, Barrio Universitario, Faubourg Saint-Clément, Bab al-Nahr, Nouradin Heights
Public Transport	Alcalá Metro (4 lines); CityBus Alcalá; Alcalá Commuter Rail; Lake Nerub Ferry Service;
Airport(s)	Alcalá-Nerub International Airport
Port(s)	Port of Alcalá
Economy & Culture
Major Industries	Government Administration, Higher Education, Tourism, Lake Commerce, Light Manufacturing
Notable Landmarks	Qal'eh-ye Alcalá, Palais du Congrès, Corniche du Lac, Midan al-I'lan, Pont Nouradin, Borj-e Pirouzi, Cathédrale Saint-Rémy
Universities	University of Alcalá; Institut Polytechnique d'Alcalá; Madraseh-ye Idari Nerub;
Sports Teams	Alcalá FC, Club Nautique d'Alcalá, Al-Buhayra Basketball Club

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Alcalá is the capital and largest city of the State of Alcalá in the Region of Alduria, Nouvelle Alexandrie. Located on the northern shore of Lake Nerub near the mouth of the Nouradin River in northwestern Eura, the city has an estimated population of 1,456,780 within the municipal limits and approximately 2,234,500 in the greater metropolitan area as of 1750 AN. Founded in 1512 AN as a Babkhan military garrison called Qal'eh-ye Nerub ("Fortress of Nerub") protecting vital river trade routes, Alcalá developed into a fortified settlement whose defenses proved so formidable that it earned the motto "Inconquistable" (Unconquerable) after successfully repelling numerous sieges throughout its history. The city's temperate lakeside climate, characterized by warm summers and cool winters moderated by Lake Nerub, has made it a desirable location for settlement and commerce for centuries.

Alcalá gained international prominence in late 1698 AN when it hosted the Alcalá Conference, a diplomatic summit that produced the landmark Alcalá Declaration. This event cemented the city's reputation as a center for diplomacy and international cooperation within Nouvelle Alexandrie and the broader Raspur Pact alliance. The city serves as a major administrative, educational, and commercial hub for northern and central Alduria (especially the Nouradin river area), anchored by the University of Alcalá and the Port of Alcalá, which facilitates trade across Lake Nerub and connects to river commerce along the Nouradin. The historic Qal'eh-ye Alcalá, the ancient citadel that gives the city its unconquerable reputation, remains a major tourist attraction and symbol of Alcalano resilience, alongside the grand Cathédrale Saint-Rémy and the bustling Corniche du Lac promenade.

History

Coat of arms and flag

Geography

Climate

Cityscape

Architecture

The architecture of Alcalá reflects its diverse cultural heritage, blending Babkhi, Alexandrian, and Martino influences. The oldest structures in the city date to the original Babkhan garrison, with the Qal'eh-ye Alcalá (Alcalá Citadel) representing the finest example of early Babkhi military architecture in northern Eura. The Faubourg Saint-Clément district features elegant Alexandrian-style townhouses and the imposing Cathédrale Saint-Rémy, while the Al-Qal'a neighborhood preserves traditional Baatharzi courtyard homes and the historic Masjid al-Nour temple.

Barrios

Main article: Subdivisions of Alcalá.

The city is divided into the following districts:

Centro Histórico
Quartier Beaurivage
Mahalleh-ye Darya
Al-Qal'a
Barrio Universitario
Faubourg Saint-Clément
Bab al-Nahr
Nouradin Heights
Les Jardins
Shahr-e Now
Puerto del Lago
Quartier des Ambassades

Quartier Beaurivage

The Quartier Beaurivage ("Beautiful Shore Quarter") is the premier lakefront district, featuring the Corniche du Lac promenade and numerous cafés, restaurants, and boutique hotels catering to tourists and residents alike.

Al-Qal'a

Al-Qal'a ("The Fortress") is the historic Baatharzi quarter surrounding the original Babkhan citadel. The district features narrow winding streets, traditional souks, and the Masjid al-Nour, one of the oldest mosques in northern Alduria.

Faubourg Saint-Clément

The Faubourg Saint-Clément is an affluent residential district developed during the Alexandrian colonial period. It is home to the Cathédrale Saint-Rémy, the Lycée Alexandrin d'Alcalá, and numerous diplomatic residences.

Other districts

Demographics

Economy

Tourism

Port of Alcalá

The Port of Alcalá (Port d'Alcalá in Alexandrian, Bandar-e Alcalá in Babkhi) serves as the primary commercial hub for Lake Nerub trade, connecting northern Alduria to communities across the lake and along the Nouradin River system.

Culture

Government

Executive

Legislative

Unicameral legislature: the Alcalá City Council (Conseil Municipal d'Alcalá)

Safety

Alcalá Police Department (Sûreté d'Alcalá)
Alcalá Gendarmerie
Alcalá Fire Department (Atash-Neshani-ye Alcalá)

Media

Education

Colleges and universities

University of Alcalá (Université d'Alcalá)
Institut Polytechnique d'Alcalá
Madraseh-ye Idari Nerub (Nerub School of Public Administration)
Académie Navale du Lac

Public and private schools

Lycée Alexandrin d'Alcalá
Madrasa al-Hikma
Colegio San Fernando

Transportation

Public transport

Alcalá Metro (4 lines)
CityBus Alcalá
Alcalá Commuter Rail
Lake Nerub Ferry Service (Service de Traversiers du Lac Nerub)

Health and utilities

Carrillo National Health System
- Alcalá General Hospital
- Hôpital Saint-Vincent
- Bimarestan-e Nerub

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+'''Alcalá''' is the capital and largest city of the [[State of Alcalá]] in the [[Alduria|Region of Alduria]], [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. Located on the northern shore of [[Lake Nerub]] near the mouth of the Nouradin River in northwestern [[Eura]], the city has an estimated population of 1,456,780 within the municipal limits and approximately 2,234,500 in the greater metropolitan area as of {{AN|1750}}. Founded in {{AN|1512}} as a [[Babkha|Babkhan]] military garrison called Qal'eh-ye Nerub ("Fortress of Nerub") protecting vital river trade routes, Alcalá developed into a fortified settlement whose defenses proved so formidable that it earned the motto "Inconquistable" (Unconquerable) after successfully repelling numerous sieges throughout its history. The city's temperate lakeside climate, characterized by warm summers and cool winters moderated by Lake Nerub, has made it a desirable location for settlement and commerce for centuries.
-'''Alcalá''' is the capital city of the [[State of Alcalá]] in the [[Alduria|Region of Alduria]] and the largest city in the state. It is located on the northern shore of [[Lake Nerub]], at the base of the Nouradin River in the northern [[Eura|Euran continent]], with an estimated population of xxxx ({{AN|1698}})
+Alcalá gained international prominence in late {{AN|1698}} when it hosted the [[Alcalá Conference]], a diplomatic summit that produced the landmark [[Alcalá Declaration]]. This event cemented the city's reputation as a center for diplomacy and international cooperation within [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] and the broader [[Raspur Pact]] alliance. The city serves as a major administrative, educational, and commercial hub for northern and central Alduria (especially the Nouradin river area), anchored by the [[University of Alcalá]] and the [[Port of Alcalá]], which facilitates trade across Lake Nerub and connects to river commerce along the Nouradin. The historic Qal'eh-ye Alcalá, the ancient citadel that gives the city its unconquerable reputation, remains a major tourist attraction and symbol of Alcalano resilience, alongside the grand Cathédrale Saint-Rémy and the bustling Corniche du Lac promenade.
-It became internationally famous in late 1698 because of its role in the [[Alcalá Conference]] and the subsequent [[Alcalá Declaration]].
+== History ==
+== Coat of arms and flag ==
-==History==
+== Geography ==
-==Coat of arms and flag==
-==Geography==
-==Climate==
-==Cityscape==
-===Architecture===
-The architecture of Alcalá
-===Barrios===
+== Climate ==
+== Cityscape ==
+=== Architecture ===
+The architecture of Alcalá reflects its diverse cultural heritage, blending [[Babkha|Babkhi]], [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]], and [[Martino language|Martino]] influences. The oldest structures in the city date to the original Babkhan garrison, with the Qal'eh-ye Alcalá (Alcalá Citadel) representing the finest example of early Babkhi military architecture in northern Eura. The Faubourg Saint-Clément district features elegant Alexandrian-style townhouses and the imposing Cathédrale Saint-Rémy, while the Al-Qal'a neighborhood preserves traditional Baatharzi courtyard homes and the historic Masjid al-Nour temple.
+=== Barrios ===
 :''Main article: [[Subdivisions of Alcalá]].''
+The city is divided into the following districts:
+# Centro Histórico
+# Quartier Beaurivage
+# Mahalleh-ye Darya
+# Al-Qal'a
+# Barrio Universitario
+# Faubourg Saint-Clément
+# Bab al-Nahr
+# Nouradin Heights
+# Les Jardins
+# Shahr-e Now
+# Puerto del Lago
+# Quartier des Ambassades
+=== Quartier Beaurivage ===
+The Quartier Beaurivage ("Beautiful Shore Quarter") is the premier lakefront district, featuring the Corniche du Lac promenade and numerous cafés, restaurants, and boutique hotels catering to tourists and residents alike.
+=== Al-Qal'a ===
+Al-Qal'a ("The Fortress") is the historic Baatharzi quarter surrounding the original Babkhan citadel. The district features narrow winding streets, traditional souks, and the Masjid al-Nour, one of the oldest mosques in northern Alduria.
+=== Faubourg Saint-Clément ===
+The Faubourg Saint-Clément is an affluent residential district developed during the Alexandrian colonial period. It is home to the Cathédrale Saint-Rémy, the Lycée Alexandrin d'Alcalá, and numerous diplomatic residences.
-===Business District===
+=== Other districts ===
+== Demographics ==
-===Other districts===
+== Economy ==
-==Demographics==
-==Economy==
-===Tourism===
-===Port of Alcalá===
-The Port of Alcalá '
-==Culture==
+=== Tourism ===
-==Government==
-===Executive===
+=== Port of Alcalá ===
+The Port of Alcalá (''Port d'Alcalá'' in Alexandrian, ''Bandar-e Alcalá'' in Babkhi) serves as the primary commercial hub for Lake Nerub trade, connecting northern Alduria to communities across the lake and along the Nouradin River system.
-===Legislative===
+== Culture ==
-*Unicameral legislature: the Council of Punta Santiago
-** Each of the barrios is a multi-member district, seats apportioned by population?
-===Safety===
+== Government ==
+=== Executive ===
-==Media==
+=== Legislative ===
-==Education==
+* Unicameral legislature: the [[Alcalá City Council]] (''Conseil Municipal d'Alcalá'')
-===Colleges and universities===
-* University of Alcalá
-===Public and private schools===
+=== Safety ===
-==Transportation==
+* Alcalá Police Department (''Sûreté d'Alcalá'')
-===Public transport===
+* Alcalá Gendarmerie
+* Alcalá Fire Department (''Atash-Neshani-ye Alcalá'')
+== Media ==
-==Health and utilities==
+== Education ==
+=== Colleges and universities ===
+* [[University of Alcalá]] (''Université d'Alcalá'')
+* Institut Polytechnique d'Alcalá
+* Madraseh-ye Idari Nerub (Nerub School of Public Administration)
+* Académie Navale du Lac
+=== Public and private schools ===
+* Lycée Alexandrin d'Alcalá
+* Madrasa al-Hikma
+* Colegio San Fernando
+== Transportation ==
+=== Public transport ===
+* Alcalá Metro (4 lines)
+* CityBus Alcalá
+* Alcalá Commuter Rail
+* Lake Nerub Ferry Service (''Service de Traversiers du Lac Nerub'')
+== Health and utilities ==
 * [[Carrillo National Health System]]
-**Alcalá General Hospital
+** Alcalá General Hospital
+** Hôpital Saint-Vincent
+** Bimarestan-e Nerub
+== Sports ==
+=== Professional teams ===
+== International relations ==
+=== Twin towns and sister cities ===
+== Notable people from Alcalá ==
-==Sports==
+== See also ==
-===Professional teams===
+* [[Alduria]]
-==International relations==
+* [[State of Alcalá]]
-===Twin towns – sister cities===
+* [[Lake Nerub]]
-==Notable people from Alcalá==
+* [[Alcalá Conference]]
-==See also==
+* [[Alcalá Declaration]]
+* [[University of Alcalá]]
+* [[Port of Alcalá]]
+[[Category:Cities]]
+[[Category:Cities of Nouvelle Alexandrie]]
 [[Category:Cities in Alduria]]
-[[Category:Cities in Nouvelle Alexandrie]]
+[[Category:Alcalá]]