Nouvelle Alexandrie
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Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie New Alexandria | |||
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Motto: “Je renais des mes cendres” (I rise from my ashes.) | |||
Anthem: The Alexandrian March | |||
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Capital | Federal capital: Cárdenas | ||
Largest city | Punta Santiago, Judah, Beauharnais, Parap, San Luis, Wechuahuasi, Puerto Carrillo, Beaufort | ||
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Demonym | New Alexandrian | ||
- Adjective | New Alexandrian | ||
Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy | ||
- King | Sinchi Roca I | ||
- President of the Government | Paolo Antonio Aguilar (FHP, since 1718 AN) | ||
- Legislature | Cortes Federales | ||
Establishment | 1685 AN (June 29, 2020) | ||
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Population | 326,962,716 (1723 AN) | ||
Active population | 10 active participants (Sept 23 2021) | ||
Currency | New Alexandrian écu (NAX€) | ||
Calendar | Anno Nortone | ||
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National website | https://www.nouvelle-alexandrie.cc | ||
National forum | Official Discord server | ||
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Abbreviation | NAX, AX |
The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, also known as Nouvelle Alexandrie or New Alexandria, is a confederation of two formerly sovereign nations, Alduria and the Wechua Nation, and 8 other Regions. Its territory covers land and islands in northwestern Eura, near central and southeastern Keltia, the islands of Lyrica, Islas de la Libertad, the Isles of Caputia, and parts of the Skerry Isles. Nouvelle Alexandrie shares a border with many nations. In Eura, it shares borders with Constancia, the Thraci Confederation, and the Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union. In Keltia, it shares borders with the Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union and with The Hexarchy. On the island of Lyrica, it shares a border with Hurmu. On the Isles of Caputia, it shares a border with Phinbella and the Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union.
Nouvelle Alexandrie is a multinational state with a federal and secular democratic parliamentary monarchy, with King Sinchi Roca I as head of state since 1718 AN. The head of government of Nouvelle Alexandrie is known as the President of the Government, currently Paolo Antonio Aguilar of the Federal Humanist Party since 1718 AN. The capital of the Federation is the city of Cárdenas, which makes up the Federal Capital District and is a city that was originally part of Alexandria but was refounded and redesigned as a planned capital city that is still under construction. Other major urban areas include the cities of Punta Santiago, Parap, Lausanne, Narbonne, Beaufort, Nuevo Corcovado, Gotfriedplatz, and San Luis. The federation has a population of 326,962,716 inhabitants, according to the 1723 census.
Nouvelle Alexandria has evolved and grown quickly from a series of annexations and unions of its constituent Regions. The Proclamation of Punta Santiago formed the Federation, initially a union between the Republic of Alduria and the Wechua Nation. Since its formation in 1685 AN, the Federation has grown to include 12 Regions: Alduria, the Wechua Nation, Santander, the Federal Capital District, Valencia, the Isles of Caputia, the Islas de la Libertad, New Luthoria, Boriquén, North Lyrica, South Lyrica, and New Caputia. Each Region holds jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory, where it shares sovereignty with the federal government. In addition to the twelve regions, there is one overseas territory, the Overseas Territory of Jaris, an unincorporated territory that was directly governed from Cárdenas through the military, until the federal government provided for its organization via statute.
Nouvelle Alexandrie has one of the largest economies in Micras by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and by purchasing power parity (PPP). Its economy is considered high-income and ranks high in human development indexes. It is noted for its large exports of weapons, textiles, foodstuffs, automobiles, and consumer goods. Nouvelle Alexandrie also has a large tourist industry, with its island-hopping cruises in Islas de la Libertad and South Lyrica and the allure of the Southern Aldurian Riviera driving consistent growth and profit in tourism. Nouvelle Alexandrie's territory is positioned along some of the most important shipping and transport lanes in the world. It also counts with one of the largest deposits of hydrocarbon resources, located on both the Euran and Keltian continent. Its prominent location along international trade routes is reflected in the diversity of the country and its largest cultural regions: Aldurian (Alexandrian and Caputian), Wechua, Babkhi, Ladino, and Leonés.
Nouvelle Alexandrie is a member of the Micras Treaty Organization (MTO) and the Euran Economic Union. Nouvelle Alexandrie is also a member state of one of the largest alliance systems in Micras, the Raspur Pact.
History
Background
Alduro-Wechua integration
1685 Aldurian coup d'etat
Campos-Alvarez Summit
Alduria-Wechua Founded
Proclamation of Punta Santiago
New Prosperity Plan
Federal Expansion
Great Vanic Revolt
Recession of 1709
The Great Recovery
Contemporary Period
Wars of the Dispossessed
New Caputia and Boriquen
Recession of 1726
Nouvelle Alexandrie Today
Geography
Islands
Mountains and rivers
Climate
Fauna and flora
Politics
Government
Executive
Chapter V of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago provides that the Executive consists of the King, the Council of State, and the executive agencies. The King is Commander-in-Chief and Head of State, and is also Immune. The President of the Government, also known as the Premier, is the head of the government and the primus inter pares of the Council of State.
Legislative
Chapter IV, Article 30, Section 2 of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago provides that the Cortes Federales exercise the legislative powers of the Federation in accordance with this Proclamation and with the laws, and adopt its Budget, control the action of the Government, and have the other competencies assigned by this Proclamation.
Article 31 provides that the Federal Assembly shall be composed of all of the Deputies elected from each of the Regions by proportional representation, and that their apportionment and regulation shall be prescribed by law, while the Chamber of Peers shall be composed of all the Peers of the Realm, as prescribed by the law. Members of the Cortes Federales shall not be bound by any compulsory mandate, and the members of each of the chambers are inviolable for opinions expressed in the exercise of their functions. No Peer or Deputy during the term of their office may be arrested by any authority save by order of his respective chamber, except when arrested for murder, corruption, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Judicial
Chapter VI of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago provides that the judicial powers are vested in the courts, with the High Court of Justice as the final appellate court of the Federation, and such other courts that may be provided by law.
Human rights
Chapter II of the Proclamation of Punta Santiago enshrines multiple human and civil rights to the people of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Most important among them are the Equality Principle, Right to Personal Liberty, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Right of Assembly, Right to Labour, Right to Strike, Right to Privacy, and Secrecy of Correspondence. They also include the Right to Bear Arms, to establish Political Parties, and Freedom from Expropriation.
Administrative divisions
Regions
There are eleven regions in the Federation: Alduria, the Wechua Nation, Santander, Valencia, the Isles of Caputia, New Luthoria, North Lyrica, South Lyrica, Islas de la Libertad, Boriquén and the Federal Capital District.
Federal Capital District
Cárdenas is the federal capital of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the seat of government of the Federal Capital District. The city is located at the start of the Santanderian highlands and is closely connected with its "sister" cities - the port cities of Wechuahuasi and Jirishanca.
Autonomous Communities
Municipalities
Foreign relations
Military
Ecology
Economy
Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Agriculture
Agriculture, and fishing are good for a combined GDP contribution of 5.5%, and employing little under 13% of all people. The bulk of farming lies in Keltia, especially in Wechua. Of this, Cereal grains take up more than 30% of all farms. Livestock is dedicated almost 30% to cattle. Fishing, on the other hand, is a main economic sector on the Islands.
Tourism
The tourism sector is big in Nouvelle Alexandrie, and when combined with Commerce, being the third biggest sector in the economy at nearly 13% GDP and 16% of the workforce. There are multiple travel agencies and hotel chains in the nation. The most visited area is the Southern Aldurian Riviera, which has multiple resorts and hotels, and is known for its nightlife. The Island Hopping Cruises between New Luthoria, Islas de la Libertad, and South Lyrica are also popular with tourists, with the all-inclusive Starlight and Ocean Summit Cruises as the main companies. There are also several protected heritage areas, particularly in Wechua, which are popular with cultural tourists.
Southern Aldurian Riviera
"Island Hopping" Cruises
Protected Historical Areas
Automotive industry
Nouvelle Alexandrie has a flourishing automotive industry, having two major car companies, Galicia and Salera, which are based in Punta Santiago and Parap, respectively. The latter is known for producing low- and middle-segment cars for lower income families. Car ownership in the nation is strong, owing to its extensive road network and parking management strategies.
Defense industry
Nouvelle Alexandrie has three major defense contractors: Ahvaz Automotive Engineering Company, ESB Armada, Pontecorvo Firm and Javelin Industries, which are all based in Alduria. They are known for high-tech, advanced military assets, ranging from small arms to airplanes. There is also a nationalised defense corporation: National Qullqa System.
Media
The Media in Nouvelle Alexandrie consists of both public and private broadcasting, with NBC being the public Television broadcaster. There are in total about 17 terrestial national channels, with a further 80+ local channels and 8 satellite channels. There also exist 165 national and regional Radio channels.
Nouvelle Alexandrie also has a rich Newspaper production, with a total of 15 nationally published newspapers and more than 30 regional ones. In terms of magazines, there are more than 50 publications ranging from lifestyle, science, political, to travel magazines.
Mining
Nouvelle Alexandrie has been rich in minerals for years, with the bulk of mining taking place in Wechua. Foremost among these are Iron and Coal mining, as well as quarrying. Silicon mining is based out of Alduria, while Clay, Shale and Potash is centered around Lake Cherusken in Santander. A small but profitable operation in pearl hunting exists on Islas de la Libertad.
Energy
Hydrocarbon industry
There are large oil reserves on land and in the oceans surrounding Nouvelle Alexandrie. On land, there are 5 oil fields currently being exploited: 2 in South Lyrica, 2 in Alduria, and 1 in Wechua. The bulk of oil production is however in offshore oil, with 10 oil fields being currently exploited, 2 of which are at New Luthoria. Around those same fields, there are natural gas fields, a total of 20 are being exploited, as well as the land gas field at Chambéry, Valencia.
Natural Gas forms the single largest source of electrical power generation in Nouvelle Alexandrie: almost 47% of all energy is produced with it. Oil is a second at 24%. Coal used to be a major energy source, but is now one of the smallest in the entire energy sector, with only 2 coal power plants remaining in Wechua.
Nuclear energy industry
The Nuclear industry is a nationalised industry, with both uranium mining being performed by the National Uranium Mining Corporation, and Nuclear power plants being under direct control of the Department of Energy and Environment. Most uranium is imported from Raspur Pact allies, but there exists one uranium mining operation in South Lyrica.
Transport
Nouvelle Alexandrie possesses some of the most advanced transport links in the world, being integrated to the Pan-Keltian Highway and Pan-Euran Highway, as well as an extensive Rail Network. It also possesses three international airports in Punta Santiago, Cárdenas, and Parap. In these three cities, there also exist Metro and Streetcar/Tramway networks. There are major harbours in every region of Nouvelle Alexandrie: the Port of Punta Santiago is the largest in the country, with the Port of Jirishanca close behind it.
Science and technology
Demographics
Urbanization
About XX% of all people in Nouvelle Alexandrie live in a city or urbanised zone. Of the other people, about XX% live in rural towns and villages, and XX% live in the countryside in hamlets or farm estates. The top 10 cities of Nouvelle Alexandrie are:
- Punta Santiago
- Parap
- Cárdenas
- Amapola
- Lausanne
- Wechuahuasi
- Rimarima
- Piriya
- Puerto Carrillo
- Beauharnais
Peoples
The ethnography of Nouvelle Alexandrie is diverse, owing to its different continental territories. The people of Alduria are historic descendants from the Alexandrian, Caputian, and Leonés, people. The region also has large Babkhi and Ladino communities. The Wechua people are among the indigenous people of Keltia. Lyrica was long occupied by the namesake people, but also by Storish and Hurmudans; colonization by Alexandrian people on the island began when Nouvelle Alexandrie gained control over it. Santander and Valencia have mostly Alexandrian people. The Isles of Caputia have many people from the namesake culture, but also Haifans.
Of these cultures, only Aldurian and Wechuan are considered indigenous ethnicities.
Minority groups
The largest minorities in Nouvelle Alexandrie are:
Immigration
There are large immigrant groups in Nouvelle Alexandrie, many from Raspur Pact allies. The largest groups are from Constancia and Ransenar.
Languages
The official languages of Nouvelle Alexandrie are Alexandrian, Wechuan, and Martino. The Common Tongue is also an accepted national language. Regional languages from minority groups, such as Babkhi and Ladino, have protected status. As do immigrant languages such as Constancian and Ransenari.
The Académie Alexandrin protects the heritage of the Alexandrian and Martino language and has special status in the nation.
Religion
There are three major religions in the nation: Nazarene, concentrated in the Church of Alexandria and the largest movement in Alduria; Melusinianism, the second largest religion in the nation; and the Faith of Inti, the indigenous religion of the Wechua people. There are also two other indigenous religions: Zurvanism, the religion of the Babkhi people, and the Ladino religion. Each has the patronage of the state through the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, however none of them are the official state religion.
Beyond that, there are religious minorities such as Bovinism, which is followed by many Constancian immigrants.
Education
The public education system in Nouvelle Alexandrie is primarily the responsibility of the individual Regions, with the federal government playing a role in establishing a common educational standard and providing funding for the regions to run their educational systems. Regions provide the bulk of the funding (60%), with federal funding accounting for the rest (40%).
Optional nursery school education is provided to all children between one and five years old. After five years old, school attendance is compulsory, ending somewhere between ages 16 and 18, depending on the region. This requirement can be met in public schools, accredited private schools, or an approved home school program. In most New Alexandrian schools, compulsory education is divided into three levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Children are usually divided by age groups into grades, ranging from kindergarten (5- to 6-year-olds) and first grade (6- to 7-year-olds) for the youngest children, up to twelfth grade (17- to 18-year-olds) as the final year of high school.
The educational system has been set up to be less competitive than other Micran counterparts, which has led to higher rates of student happiness, less incidences of lack of discipline, and better academic performance overall for most students.
Private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum and staffing policies. Private schools are required to be accredited through independent regional accreditation authorities. In many cases, additional regional regulations applies, depending on the circumstances of the region.
According to the federal Department of Education, nearly 90% of all school-age children in Nouvelle Alexandrie attend public schools, with about 8% attending private schools and 2% being home-schooled.
Primary education
Secondary education
Higher education
Nouvelle Alexandrie has multiple world-renown Universities. The best-known are the University of Cárdenas, the University of Punta Santiago, and the Royal University of Parap. The tertiary education system works on a private for-profit basis. Students are required to pay tuition fees, with a maximum charge of €2,000 per year. Shcolarships are available and are merit-based, and paid out directly by the institutes the student attends.
Health
SeguroSalud
The Seguro de Salud Federal (SSF), translated as the Federal Health Insurance or MediCare, is the national health insurance system. It is the responsibility of the Department of Social Security and National Solidarity, specifically the Social Care Financing Administration. It is part of Social Solidarity, the federal social security program. It primarily provides health insurance for those with income below 150% of the federal poverty line, as well as those above the pension age, and people with disability status.
The SSF has three parts: Part A covers most hospital services, skilled nursing, home health care, and hospice services; Part B covers outpatient services, as well as medical equipment and prescription drugs; Part C covers most alternative health plans not covered under part A and B, but requires enrollment in the former before eligibility.
The SSF is largely paid through the payroll tax known as the Social Solidarity Tax. There are also premiums paid by SSF enrollees on Part B and C.
In 1718 AN, more than 150.1 million people (about 52% of the population) were part of SSF, with the largest group being children (63.2 million or 42%) and elderly (46.5 million or 31%).
MilCare
The Seguro Militar (SV), translated as the Military Health Insurance or MilCare, is the federal health insurance program of the Federal Forces. It provides civilian health insurance to military personnel, retirees, and their dependents. A total of 2,316,675 were enrolled as of 1718 AN.
Carrillo National Health System
Also known as Carrillo Clinics, this non-profit organisation has more than 73,000 employees in its employ, being responsible for 12 hospitals and more than 200 rural and urban medical clinics. It performs as one of the largest private healthcare providers in Alduria.
Federal Hospital System
The Federal Hospital System (Alexandrian: Sistema Hospitalario Federal. Wechu: Hanpina Wasi Hatun) is a nationalized network of hospitals spread throughout the country, which receive direct funding from the Department of Social Security and National Solidarity, who employ the staff, make the budgets, and appoint the boards of directors. In total, 16 hospitals are connected to the program, the most notable of them being the City Hospitals in Cárdenas, Punta Santiago and Parap, as well as the Federal Lyrica Hospital in Beaufort; more than 100 rural and urban medical clinics are also connected to the system. It is the single largest public healthcare provider in the country, employing more than 105,000 people.
National Health Institute
The National Health Institute (Alexandrian: Instituto Nacional de Salud. Wechu: Kawsaysuchasqa Taqay Tantanakuna Qali Kay) is the government's primary agency for biomedical and public health research. It has three locations: Cárdenas, Lausanne, and Punta Santiago. It has a total of 15 separate centers of expertise, dedicated to different kind of diseases, dental care, mental care, and different fields of medical care. It also has the vital Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, which is responsible for outbreak preparedness and management. Globally, it is considered as one of the foremost organizations for life sciences and medicine.
Culture
Literature
The literal community of Nouvelle Alexandrie is known for both fiction and non-fiction writers that have gained international fame. Many of them write in the Alexandrian or Wechuan language, however most of their books are translated into the Common Tongue.
In non-fiction, these include the influential politicologists Matias Gustierrez, Emilio Acaran, and Francesco Patrallez. They also include notable historian Pedro de Armadi and sociologist Carla Tejero. Famous Wechuan non-fiction writers include politicologist Talla Caipa Conde, historian Kukuri Alca Orccosupa, and archaeologist Puriq Sulca Huayta.
Fiction writers include the Wechuan children's book writer Mayua Quicha Cuya , known for her series Ullantay's Illaykunan; famous science-fiction writer Eduardo Sastre, who wrote the Voyage through the Stars quintology; and novelist Elena Val, who wrote the Romero series.
Famous poets include the Wechuans Usqo Ccahuantico Rimayhuaman and Illapuma Quichca Malqui; as well as Juan Jesus Carlos Arroyo (J.J.C. Arroyo).
New Alexandrian literature in the modern era is a mix of avant-garde, realism, and futurism literary movements. Especially the University of Narbonne is known for its outstanding literary and poetic societies. The so-called Narbonne Society produces a lot of the writers and poets of the country.
Cinema
The Film industry of Nouvelle Alexandrie is the successor to the Cinema of Alduria. The largest producer of films is in Punta Santiago, at Blakeslee Studios. This was long the home base for the renown Caputian director Hans Backovic. Other famous directors include Isaac Criado and Alejandro Padrón. Famous actors/actresses include Abraham Ocampo, Vivienne Denueve, Sebastian Bacque, Carmen Pallaferrón, and Julian Gabasa.
Television
There is a pluriform offer of television stations in Nouvelle Alexandrie. There are in total more than 100 channels. There are two main broadcasting companies: National Broadcasting Corporation, the public broadcast network; and Central Broadcasting Company, the largest private network owned by ESB Media. There are numerous companies catering to specific demographics: AlexTV Corp, a private network for the Alexandria and Caputian communities; WechuNET, is the main network for the Wechua people. Metropolis Television is a city only network. There are also special networks catering to specific demands. The Nature Network airs nature and wildlife programming; The Family Channel is a family-style network, with specific programming of cooking, reality tv, lifestyle shows, and children's programming; Sports Central is the nation's exclusive sports network; while Entertainment One offers exclusive entertainment programming.
Music and dance
The music of Nouvelle Alexandrie is diverse, rooted in most of its ethnic populations. There are numerous famous genres that have originated in the country, such as Saya Wechua, Lacarra Jazz, and Punta Santiago Pop. The national music industry is diverse and extensive, with multiple record labels such as Aurora Music Group being present. The festival scene is also strong with the Parap International Music Festival attracting both national and internaional top artists.
Journalism
The journalist community of Nouvelle Alexandrie is pluriform, and its freedom is protected by law. There are many national newspapers, the most notable of them being The Parap National Journal, The Aldurian, The Aldurian Sun, Newsflash, and The Cárdenas Press. Many of the newspapers in the country are slightly 'biased', eaning towards a part of the political spectrum.
The main tv news outlet is NBC Newsfeed, as well as CBS National Interest.
Fashion
Cuisine
The national cuisine is diverse, like the culture. There are traditional Alexandrian and Caputian dishes, which have mixed with Babkhi and Landino influences. The Wechuan cuisine is different from its Aldurian counterpart, but has directed the tradition of many staple dishes in many households. These staple dishes include bread, potatoes, rice, quinoa, and corn. Famous dishes include tortillas; Arroz and Paella, both rice dishes; bistec a lo pobre, a steak dish; and gazpacho, a rich tomato soup.
There are various beverages original to Nouvelle Alexandrie. Coffee is the most drunk beverage. Wine is cultivated extensively, and is known as one of the top in the world. Beer from Wechua is world famous as well. Cocktails are also well-known. The most famous from Alduria is called sangria. Chicha originates from Wechua.