//Part of a series on [[nations:battkhortostan:battx8:start|Battkhortostan]]//

====== Al-Iskandariya ======

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^    //**Al-Iskandariya**//     ^^
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|  {{:al-iskandariya.png?300}}  ||
| Local Languages | Battkhortuoguese |
| Demonyn | Al-Iskandariyan |
| Government | Despotate |
| Leader | [[people:Sikandar]] |
| Establishment | Spring 2013 |
| Population | 12 |
| Abbreviation | //none// |
| [[nations:asc|ASC/S]] | ISK |
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===== History =====
Founded by Sikandar some time in late spring 2012.
===== Landmarks and Surroundings =====
The city lies on both sides of the Straits of Analpain, built in an arid desert in the region of Battkhortia Minor. Mt. Butthurt lies to the east.

Al-Iskandariya is divided by two major thoroughfares: Gropecunt Lane and Karl-Marx Street.

Across the straits of Anal Pain lie the Mosque & Mountain District, considered to be under the jurisdiction of the city.

The two most notable structures are the Library of Al-Iskandariya and the Al-Berndiyye Mosque.
===== Economy =====
Main exports are sand and butthurt.

In order to facilitate their operations in the region, [[orders_and_guilds:orders:grundeswald|Grundescorp]] has constructed a regional office and train lines to [[nations:koviofreistaat|Kovanje]].
===== Local Life and Issues =====
<del>The city is nearly a ghost town.</del> The city has witnessed a relative revival.
===== Local Gov't/Representation =====
The city and surrounding lands of Battkhortia Minor are the personal fief of Sikandar, who is absolute ruler within the territory.

===== Culture ===== 
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|        //The unfinished mosque//         |

|  {{:nations:battkhortostan:2013-03-22_21.43.09.png?350|Library of Al-Iskandariya}}  |
|  //The Library of Al-Iskandariya//  |
===== Notable Residents =====

  * [[people:Hopukka]]
  * [[people:greenkitten]]
  * jamesklash
  * [[people:K_Chris]]
  * Kurtov
  * [[people:Laredolare]]
  * [[people:mazznoff]]
  * [[people:Sikandar]]
  * [[people:Smultanius]]
  * [[people:Vexxx]]
  * [[people:Tocktact]]
  * TooBlue