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In 1710, Alexandria became the first state to ratify the current constitution of Cartadania, and thus earned the distinction of being the first state, earning it the nickname "The Premier State". Reformed after 30 years of disarray and the [[Ano Roxo]], Alexandria long stood as the capital of what would become Cartadania even before the nation's formation, with it's city of Meridia. It was the playground of many Caphirians, thanks to its relatively flat geography and similarly Mediterranean climate along the coastline, especially near New Venceia and along the Urlazio Coast. As a result, Alexandria developed much as a second financial and governmental hub for Venceia (hence, New Venceia) and for many decades, Alexandria saw the most explosive growth in population and economy during the colonial and provincial periods. | In 1710, Alexandria became the first state to ratify the current constitution of Cartadania, and thus earned the distinction of being the first state, earning it the nickname "The Premier State". Reformed after 30 years of disarray and the [[Ano Roxo]], Alexandria long stood as the capital of what would become Cartadania even before the nation's formation, with it's city of Meridia. It was the playground of many Caphirians, thanks to its relatively flat geography and similarly Mediterranean climate along the coastline, especially near New Venceia and along the Urlazio Coast. As a result, Alexandria developed much as a second financial and governmental hub for Venceia (hence, New Venceia) and for many decades, Alexandria saw the most explosive growth in population and economy during the colonial and provincial periods. | ||
=== Modern era === | |||
Today, Alexandria has turned most of its focus has turned to post-industrial life. With the advantages of cheap real estate, low taxes, right-to-work laws, and a regulatory environment limiting government interference, the Calaine metropolitan area became a national center of finance, insurance, technology, manufacturing, real estate, logistics, and transportation companies, as well as the film, convention, and trade show businesses. | |||
Healthcare, retail, transportation, and tourism are some of the state's growing industries of the postindustrial era. As in the rest of the nation, most residential population growth has occurred in suburban rather than central city areas as the largely rural environs of eastern Alexandria began to change adjust. Agricultural tracts gave way to residential communities and suburbs became increasingly common. This has fueled new forms of communities, such as suburban cities, although all three major cities have had significant revitalization in their downtown areas and continue to see population growth. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||