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Neo-Carthage
Neo-Carthage is a Modern port-city built upon the ruins of Old Carthage, which was destroyed during the Technocrat-Caliph War It is the capital of the Carthaginian TechnoCaliphate of The Lightning Star, and houses over 75 million people. It is part of the Car-Zar Metropolis, one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
History
Full Article: History of The Lightning Star
The history of Neo Carthage and Old Carthage stretches back thousands of years. In approximately 814 BCE, Carthage was founded by Phoenician settlers from the city of Tyre, bringing with them the city-god Melqart. Traditionally, the city was founded by Dido, and a number of foundation myths have survived through Greek and Roman literature.
Areas of Carthage
Due to the fact that the city is quite new and was designed by professional planners, it suffers nearly none of the problems faced by older cities. The roads are wide enough, the road system works like a charm, overcrowding is not an issue(even though the city houses such a large population)It is split into four districts: The Business District, the Living District, the Bay District, and the Old City.
Business District
The Business District(or Downtown) of Neo-Carthage is the largest in the Carthaginian Empire, followed by the Karachi, Delhi, and Mumbai Business Districts. Even though it is in the heart of this sprawling city, it usually takes less than an hour to reach the center even from the edges of the city. It is the home of the NCSX, the headquarters of many major companies, and much more. The business district has over 300 skyscrapers, and billions of Credits flow through hands here every day.
The commute is better than that of most cities, due to Neo-Carthage's transportation system. Public transportation is widely promoted and widely used. These include methods of transportation such as Monorails, a sub-way system, buses, taxis, and ferries(to get from the Port to the Business District).
Arts and Entertainment
Neo-Carthage is considered to be a highly intellectual city. It is also considered one of the most culturally impressive cities in the world. The Old City , contains a number of ornate theatres, including the Imperial Theatre and Great Citadel (which houses one of the largest theatres on the continent). Avant garde theatres are scattered throughout the city. The Neo-Carthage Film Festival is held annually in early December.
Economy
Neo-Carthage's colleges and universities have drawn high-tech industries to the city, including computer hardware and software companies like NTECH Corporation and Delamai , as well as biotechnology companies like Mediteranean Pharmaceuticals and BioCORP. Due to the influence of the Technocrats on the entire nation, many more science business have popped up as well, such as Cloner Corp, StarBlazer Inc., and FlightCo. Other important industries include financial services, especially mutual funds and insurance. Neo-Carthage headquartered Bank of Africa helped popularize the mutual fund in the 1970s, and has made Neo-Carthage one of the top financial cities in the world.
The Port of Neo-Carthage is the largest and busiest seaport in North Africa and in the Carthaginian Empire. It is also a major seaport along the Mediterranean.
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