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|caption1 = Skyline of [[Downtown Alexandria]] and the [[Jubilee Tower]] | |||
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|caption2 = New Town House | |||
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|caption3 = Alexandria Stock Exchange | |||
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|caption4 = [[Royal Palace of Alexandria]] | |||
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|caption5 = Port of Leiden | |||
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|caption6 = Queen's Gate | |||
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| image_caption = A partial skyline of Alexandria, 2015 | | image_caption = A partial skyline of Alexandria, 2015 | ||
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| etymology = [[Alexandra the Great]] | | etymology = [[Alexandra the Great]] | ||
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| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = '''{{flag|Atmora}}''' | | subdivision_name = '''{{flag|Atmora}}''' | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[ | | subdivision_type1 = [[States of the Atmoran Confederation|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Lieseltania]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Lieseltania]] | ||
|subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces | |subdivision_type2 = [[Lieseltania#Provinces|Province]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Pruzhana (province)|Pruzhana]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Pruzhana (province)|Pruzhana]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[ | | subdivision_type3 = [[Arrondissements of Lieseltania|Arrondissement]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[ | | subdivision_name3 = [[Alexandrië-Hoofdstad]] | ||
| established_title = Incorporated | | established_title = Incorporated | ||
| established_date = 6 April 1820 | | established_date = 6 April 1820 | ||
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| leader_party = [[Liberal Party of Leiseltania|LS Liberals]] | | leader_party = [[Liberal Party of Leiseltania|LS Liberals]] | ||
| leader_title = [[ | | leader_title = [[The list of lord mayors of Alexandria|Lord Mayor]] | ||
| leader_name = Eugène Rampaert | | leader_name = Eugène Rampaert | ||
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| total_type = City | |||
|area_total_km2 = 194.26 | |||
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|area_urban_km2 = 498.72 | |||
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|area_metro_km2 = 2732 | |||
| population_as_of = 2015 Census | | population_as_of = 2015 Census | ||
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| population_total = | | population_total = 1,976,372 | ||
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| population_urban = 2,815,793 | |||
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| population_metro = 4,295,929 | |||
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| population_demonym = Alexandrijns/se | | population_demonym = Alexandrijns/se | ||
| timezone1 = PST (Pacific Standard Time) | | timezone1 = PST (Pacific Standard Time) | ||
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==Government and Politics== | ==Government and Politics== | ||
{{main|Politics of Alexandria}} | {{main|Politics of Alexandria}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:Neues_Rathaus_Hannover_2013.jpg|thumb|left|190px|New Town House.]] | ||
Alexandria is governed by the [[Lord Mayor of Alexandria]] ({{wpl|Dutch language|Dutch}}: ''Opperburgemeester van Alexandrië''), Municipal Executive Board, and the [[City Council of Alexandria]]. The current mayor is [[Eugène Rampaert]], a member of the [[Liberal Party of Lieseltanian|Lieseltanian Liberals]] | Alexandria is governed by the [[Lord Mayor of Alexandria]] ({{wpl|Dutch language|Dutch}}: ''Opperburgemeester van Alexandrië''), Municipal Executive Board, and the [[City Council of Alexandria]]. The current mayor is [[Eugène Rampaert]], a member of the [[Liberal Party of Lieseltanian|Lieseltanian Liberals]] | ||
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Each borough has their own mayor (''Deelgemeentevoorzitter'') and council (''Deelgemeenteraad'') comprised of 12 councilors each. However the boroughs are not independent municipalities with the Lord Mayor and City Council having the ultimate authority in the City of Alexandria. But there is a division of power between the boroughs and the city government. | Each borough has their own mayor (''Deelgemeentevoorzitter'') and council (''Deelgemeenteraad'') comprised of 12 councilors each. However the boroughs are not independent municipalities with the Lord Mayor and City Council having the ultimate authority in the City of Alexandria. But there is a division of power between the boroughs and the city government. | ||
=== | ===National goverment=== | ||
Under the constitution of the [[Atmora|Atmoran Confederation]], Alexandria serves as the federal capital. The [[Monarchy of Atmora|monarch of Atmora]] serving as the head of the Confederation, has their official residence at the [[Royal Palace of Alexandria]]. Alexandria is the {{wpl|Seat of goverment|seat}} of the [[Chancellor of Atmora]] at the [[Slot Meseberg]], the Chancellor's official residence. The [[Palace of the Nation]] is the seat and meeting place of the [[Parliament of Atmora|Federal Parliament of Atmora]]. Additionally numerous government buildings are located within Alexandria along with numerous embassies. | Under the constitution of the [[Atmora|Atmoran Confederation]], Alexandria serves as the federal capital. The [[Monarchy of Atmora|monarch of Atmora]] serving as the head of the Confederation, has their official residence at the [[Royal Palace of Alexandria]]. Alexandria is the {{wpl|Seat of goverment|seat}} of the [[Chancellor of Atmora]] at the [[Slot Meseberg]], the Chancellor's official residence. The [[Palace of the Nation]] is the seat and meeting place of the [[Parliament of Atmora|Federal Parliament of Atmora]]. Additionally numerous government buildings are located within Alexandria along with numerous embassies. | ||
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File:Wien_01_Justizpalast_a.jpg|[[Palace of Justice]], seat of the [[Supreme Court of Atmora]] | File:Wien_01_Justizpalast_a.jpg|[[Palace of Justice]], seat of the [[Supreme Court of Atmora]] | ||
File:Western_Military_District_buildings_Saint_Petersburg_arch.jpg|[[Het Citadel]], seat of the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] </gallery> | File:Western_Military_District_buildings_Saint_Petersburg_arch.jpg|[[Het Citadel]], seat of the [[Atmoran Armed Forces]] </gallery> | ||
===Police force=== | |||
{{main|Crime in Alexandria}} | |||
[[File:Préfecture_de_police_from_Notre-Dame_de_Paris_2011.jpg|thumb|right|273 Ravenhofplein, {{wpl|headquarters}} of the [[Alexandrian Metropolitan Police]].]] | |||
The security of Alexandria is primarily the responsibility of the [[Alexandrian Metropolitan Police]] who oversee law enforcement, patrols, and general emergency services for the Alexandria metro area, the Alexandrian Metropolitan Police share responsibilities with the [[Royal Lieseltanian Police]] for the surrounding municipalities of the [[Alexandria Metro]] {{wpl|arrondissement}}. | |||
However within the [[Koninginnekwartier]] and the [[Atmoran National Capital District|National Capital District]] policing services are handled by the [[Federal Police (Atmora)|Federal Police]] over lands and buildings owned by the federal government. The Federal Police also are responsible for police services for the [[Atmoran National Railways|National Railways]], [[Alexandria Metro]], and the [[Royal Lieseltanian Railways]] services. However for the [[Ministry of National Defence (Atmora)|Ministry of National Defence]] buildings and facilities within Alexandria are separately provided security through the [[Alexandrian National Marechaussee]]. Security of the [[Monarchy of Atmora|Monarch]], [[Atmoran royal family|Royal family]], [[Chancellor of Atmora|Chancellor]], and foreign diplomats are provided security through the [[Financial Marechaussee|Financial Marechaussee Secret Service]]. Additionally the [[Financial Marechaussee]] provides law enforcement and {{wpl|customs}} duties at {{wpl|international airports}} in Alexandria. | |||
Alexandria is also home to the headquarters of the primary domestic {{wpl|counter-intelligence}} service the [[Atmoran Secret State Security|GSVD]] in [[De Zweth]] along with the foreign intelligence service the [[State Intelligence and Security Service|SIVD]] in [[Koningswoude]]. | |||
Crime in Alexandria varies across the city with crime statistics kept by the [[Office of Public Safety]] and the [[Alexandrian Metropolitan Police]]. There was a recorded 67 homicides within Alexandria in 2016, an increase of 57% since 2015 due to the rise of {{wpl|right-wing}} terrorism in [[Eastern Lieseltania]]. Violent crime however within the National Capital District and central Alexandria are relatively rare. Primarily existing within the poorer districts of Alexandria. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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===Aviation=== | ===Aviation=== | ||
[[File:Amsterdam_Schiphol_-_panoramio.jpg|thumb|210px|right|Alexandrië-Nationale Airport]] | |||
The Alexandria Metro is served by three international airports the largest and most notable one is [[Alexandrië-Nationale Airport]], in [[Schiebroek]] located 6 km (3 mi) south away from downtown connected through the A13 of the [[Autobaan]], the [[Alexandria Metro]], and by bus. Alexandria-Nationale Airport is the third largest airport in [[Atmora]], fourth largest in [[Halkeginia]], and the seventh largest in the world in terms of passengers. Secondly is the [[Alexandrië-Goetsenhoven Airport]] in [[Goetsenhoven]] within the [[Westerkwartier]] borough located 15 km (9 mi) west from downtown connected through A16 Autobaan route, Alexandria Metro, and by bus. Furthermore there is [[Alexandrië-Warmond Airport]] in [[Veur-Warmond]] located 18 km (12 mi) northwest away from downtown accessible through A16, metro, and by bus. Alexandria is the headquarters of the [[Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij|Royal Atmoran Airlines]], [[AviaAtmorana]], [[Blue Star Air]], and NVLM. There is also the [[Schaffen Air Base]] in [[Seimsburg]] and [[Spierre Air Base]] in [[Leeuwen]] military airports of the [[Royal Atmoran Air Force]]. | |||
===Railways=== | |||
===Public transport=== | ===Public transport=== | ||
===Roads=== | ===Roads=== | ||
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Alexandria | |
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Skyline of Downtown Alexandria and the Jubilee Tower New Town House Alexandria Stock Exchange Port of Leiden Queen's Gate A partial skyline of Alexandria, 2015 | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: Alexandra the Great | |
| Country |  Atmora |
| State | Lieseltania |
| Province | Pruzhana |
| Arrondissement | Alexandrië-Hoofdstad |
| Incorporated | 6 April 1820 |
| Founded by | Atmoran Parliament |
| Mayor-Council | Alexandria Metro Council |
| Government | |
| • Lord Mayor | Eugène Rampaert (LS Liberals) |
| Area | |
| • City | 194.26 km2 (75.00 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 498.72 km2 (192.56 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,732 km2 (1,055 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 Census) | |
| • City | 1,976,372 |
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (26,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,815,793 |
| • Urban density | 5,600/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 4,295,929 |
| • Metro density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Alexandrijns/se |
| Time zone | PST (Pacific Standard Time) |
| Area code(s) | 604, 778, 236 |
| Website | Alexandria.gov |
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Alexandria (/ˌæləɡˈzændriə/; Dutch: Alexandrië; Voshaans: Alieksandrije) officially the City of Alexandria (Dutch: Stad van Alexandrië), is the capital of Atmora and is a coastal seaport city in the Province of Pruzhana within the Kingdom of Lieseltania, with the Karmutzen mountains to the east of the city and directly bordering the Bay of Pruzhana. The 2016 census recorded 4,295,929 people in the city, making it the third largest Atmoran municipality.
Alexandria was built along the Seim river incorporating the cities and towns of Arensgenhout, Leidenschendam-Voorburg, Seimsburg, Vorst, De Zweth, Metzochin, and Oudergem in 6 April 1820 by the Federal District Act. The city was named after High Queen Alexandra the Great the mother of the confederation. Alexandria was founded as compromise between the states as previously Pruzhana, the capital of Lieseltania, served as the capitol of the Confederation. However Lieseltania would not cede the land along the mouth of the Seim to Parliament.
History
Geography
Government and Politics
Alexandria is governed by the Lord Mayor of Alexandria (Dutch: Opperburgemeester van Alexandrië), Municipal Executive Board, and the City Council of Alexandria. The current mayor is Eugène Rampaert, a member of the Lieseltanian Liberals
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| Votes | % | Swing (pp) | Elected 2016 | |||||||
| Liberals | 766,860 | 49.71 | 35 / 65 (54%)
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| New Democrats | 365,612 | 23.7 | 13 / 65 (20%)
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| Free Conservatives | 267,807 | 17.36 | 9 / 65 (14%)
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| CDA | 92,251 | 5.98 | 4 / 65 (6%)
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Boroughs
There are 15 boroughs (Deelgemeenten) of the City of Alexandria, forming as a result of amalgamations following the creation of Alexandria. Each borough is divided in several districts and neighbourhoods (Wijken en buurten). The districts were historical municipalities, towns, and villages that were amalgamated into the City of Alexandria as the city urbanised and expanded.
Each borough has their own mayor (Deelgemeentevoorzitter) and council (Deelgemeenteraad) comprised of 12 councilors each. However the boroughs are not independent municipalities with the Lord Mayor and City Council having the ultimate authority in the City of Alexandria. But there is a division of power between the boroughs and the city government.
National goverment
Under the constitution of the Atmoran Confederation, Alexandria serves as the federal capital. The monarch of Atmora serving as the head of the Confederation, has their official residence at the Royal Palace of Alexandria. Alexandria is the seat of the Chancellor of Atmora at the Slot Meseberg, the Chancellor's official residence. The Palace of the Nation is the seat and meeting place of the Federal Parliament of Atmora. Additionally numerous government buildings are located within Alexandria along with numerous embassies.
Royal Palace of Alexandria, royal residence of the High Queen of Atmora
The Palace of the Nation, seat of the Federal Parliament
Slot Meseberg, seat of the Chancellor of Atmora
Palace of Justice, seat of the Supreme Court of Atmora
Het Citadel, seat of the Atmoran Armed Forces
Police force
The security of Alexandria is primarily the responsibility of the Alexandrian Metropolitan Police who oversee law enforcement, patrols, and general emergency services for the Alexandria metro area, the Alexandrian Metropolitan Police share responsibilities with the Royal Lieseltanian Police for the surrounding municipalities of the Alexandria Metro arrondissement.
However within the Koninginnekwartier and the National Capital District policing services are handled by the Federal Police over lands and buildings owned by the federal government. The Federal Police also are responsible for police services for the National Railways, Alexandria Metro, and the Royal Lieseltanian Railways services. However for the Ministry of National Defence buildings and facilities within Alexandria are separately provided security through the Alexandrian National Marechaussee. Security of the Monarch, Royal family, Chancellor, and foreign diplomats are provided security through the Financial Marechaussee Secret Service. Additionally the Financial Marechaussee provides law enforcement and customs duties at international airports in Alexandria.
Alexandria is also home to the headquarters of the primary domestic counter-intelligence service the GSVD in De Zweth along with the foreign intelligence service the SIVD in Koningswoude.
Crime in Alexandria varies across the city with crime statistics kept by the Office of Public Safety and the Alexandrian Metropolitan Police. There was a recorded 67 homicides within Alexandria in 2016, an increase of 57% since 2015 due to the rise of right-wing terrorism in Eastern Lieseltania. Violent crime however within the National Capital District and central Alexandria are relatively rare. Primarily existing within the poorer districts of Alexandria.
Demographics
Economy
Culture
Museums
Performing arts
Arts
Music
Media
Sports
Transportation
Aviation
The Alexandria Metro is served by three international airports the largest and most notable one is Alexandrië-Nationale Airport, in Schiebroek located 6 km (3 mi) south away from downtown connected through the A13 of the Autobaan, the Alexandria Metro, and by bus. Alexandria-Nationale Airport is the third largest airport in Atmora, fourth largest in Halkeginia, and the seventh largest in the world in terms of passengers. Secondly is the Alexandrië-Goetsenhoven Airport in Goetsenhoven within the Westerkwartier borough located 15 km (9 mi) west from downtown connected through A16 Autobaan route, Alexandria Metro, and by bus. Furthermore there is Alexandrië-Warmond Airport in Veur-Warmond located 18 km (12 mi) northwest away from downtown accessible through A16, metro, and by bus. Alexandria is the headquarters of the Royal Atmoran Airlines, AviaAtmorana, Blue Star Air, and NVLM. There is also the Schaffen Air Base in Seimsburg and Spierre Air Base in Leeuwen military airports of the Royal Atmoran Air Force.