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Overview
The Gnostic City-State of Alexandria Alexandrian: Η Γνωστική Πόλη-Κράτος της Αλεξάνδρειας |
Gnostic Palace, Alexandria |
Capital: Alexandria |
Official language: Alexandrian Greek |
Government: Parliamentary monarchy |
Prime Minister: Theodra Astraeus |
Legislature: National Assembly |
Independence: 2024 |
Area: 2,679 km² (1,035 sq mi) |
Population: 5,231,000 |
Currency: Alexandrian Denar ₪🪙 |
The Gnostic City-State of Alexandria, commonly known as Alexandria, is a sovereign city-state and microstate located on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. It is renowned for its unique blend of Hellenistic and ancient Egyptian culture and Gnostic spirituality, as well as its parliamentary monarchy system.
History
Alexandria was founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great and became a major center of Hellenistic civilization. Over the centuries, it developed a distinct Gnostic tradition, which became the dominant spiritual and philosophical framework of the city.
In 2024, following the unrest in Egypt, Alexandria declared independence as a city-state, establishing itself as a haven for Gnostic scholars and practitioners from around the world.
Government and Politics
Alexandria is governed as a parliamentary monarchy. The monarch, currently Lennart Raybrandt, serves as the head of state and spiritual leader of the Gnostic community. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is elected by the Gnostic Assembly, the unicameral legislature.
The National Assembly consists of 120 members, elected every four years through a proportional representation system. Political parties in Alexandria tend to align along different schools of Gnostic thought rather than traditional left-right ideologies.
Economy
Alexandria's economy is primarily service-based, with major contributions from:
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· Tourism (especially spiritual and historical tourism)
· Education (the University of Alexandria is world-renowned for Gnostic studies)
· Financial services
· Technology (particularly in the fields of digital archiving and ancient language processing)
Culture
Alexandrian culture is deeply influenced by its Gnostic heritage, ancient Greek roots, and Mediterranean location. The city-state is famous for:
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· The New Library of Alexandria, a modern reimagining of the ancient institution
· The Mouseion, a research center and think tank for Gnostic philosophy
· Annual Festival of Light, celebrating Gnostic spirituality and enlightenment
· Unique cuisine blending Greek, Egyptian, and Levantine influences
International Relations
Despite its small size, Alexandria plays a significant role in international affairs, particularly in matters related to spirituality, philosophy, and ancient studies. It maintains neutrality in most global conflicts, focusing instead on promoting dialogue and understanding between different belief systems.
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Holy One
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