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'''Chambéry''' is the capital city of [[Valencia]], a region of [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. It is located on the Captive Sea and is a major port. It is a temperate city with sandy beaches. It is the twelfth most populous city. It has a population of 493,129 ({{AN year|1748}}). | '''Chambéry''' is the capital city of [[Valencia]], a region of [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. It is located on the Captive Sea and is a major port. It is a temperate city with sandy beaches. It is the twelfth most populous city. It has a population of 493,129 ({{AN year|1748}}). | ||
The city was once the capital of the Kingdom of Valencia, a constituent part of the [[Empire of the Alexandrians]]. It is therefore a historical and cultural center of the [[Alexandria|Alexandrians]]. Chambéry is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Federation, with an extensive nightscene. Wine from Chambéry, such as the renown ''Castillo del Sol'' Chardonnay, is said to be a major part of its local economy and attractiveness. | The city was once the capital of the Kingdom of Valencia, a constituent part of the [[Empire of the Alexandrians]]. It is therefore a historical and cultural center of the [[Alexandria|Alexandrians]]. Chambéry is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Federation, with an extensive nightscene. Wine from Chambéry, such as the renown ''Castillo del Sol'' Chardonnay, is said to be a major part of its local economy and attractiveness. Another major landmark is the Palace of [[La Alborada]], built in {{AN year|1722}} for then [[Prince of Rimarima|Prince]] [[Sinchi Roca II|Uturuncu]] and his wife Adelaide. Since the ascension to the throne as [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]] [[Sinchi Roca II]], this palace has served as the primary private residence and holiday retreat for the monarch. | ||
The city of Chambéry is governed by its namesake State of Chambéry, a state in the region of [[Valencia]]. The city is divided into wards. | The city of Chambéry is governed by its namesake State of Chambéry, a state in the region of [[Valencia]]. The city is divided into wards. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:55, 7 September 2025
Chambéry is the capital city of Valencia, a region of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It is located on the Captive Sea and is a major port. It is a temperate city with sandy beaches. It is the twelfth most populous city. It has a population of 493,129 (1748 AN).
The city was once the capital of the Kingdom of Valencia, a constituent part of the Empire of the Alexandrians. It is therefore a historical and cultural center of the Alexandrians. Chambéry is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Federation, with an extensive nightscene. Wine from Chambéry, such as the renown Castillo del Sol Chardonnay, is said to be a major part of its local economy and attractiveness. Another major landmark is the Palace of La Alborada, built in 1722 AN for then Prince Uturuncu and his wife Adelaide. Since the ascension to the throne as King Sinchi Roca II, this palace has served as the primary private residence and holiday retreat for the monarch.
The city of Chambéry is governed by its namesake State of Chambéry, a state in the region of Valencia. The city is divided into wards.
