The Pacalisan Republic

[panthersimcity4 162]

                                The National Flag:                                 

Official Name: The Pacalisan Republic

Capital: Alena

Government: Parliament Democracy

Country Leader: Panthero D. Minou

Main Languages: French, English, Portuguese

Main Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam

Hey everyone, welcome to The Republic of Pacalisa, an island naiton off the coast of France. I'd like to start this CJ with a little speech: I've been makin millions and bigaloozagillions of cJ's, some with only one update (LOL) That's just because I always have new ideas... but anyway, I'll stick with this one for a while. Okay, everyone, applaud!              

..........*Cricket*.........

Argh, anyway, I'll give you a small historical summary. Ancient Tribespeople, Roman conquerors, Napoleon, The Renaisance, Industrial Revolutions, World Wars 1 & 2, Technology, and more...

Ancient Tribespeople: The ancient tribes existing in Pacalisa are actually just primitive europeans.

Roman Conquerors: Pacalisa was conquered by a fleet of roman ships way before Christ. In fact, several ruins of temples, and even a recreated Roman Basilica can be found here. In fact, the name of the country was from a latin word for "peace" since the island was found so tranquil by the Romans.

Napoleon: Well, he didn't really invade Pacalisa, but still, the island was under French rule for ages. Even the French found the island to be a tranquil getaway, and called it "L'île de Paix."

The Renaisance and Industrial Revolutions: The Renaisance, and Industrial Revolutions that swept across the world also swept the little quiet island.The Renaisance turned many little-known townsfolk into legendary poets, artists, and even composers. The Industrial Revolution turned the port town of Alena into a bustling trade city.

Wars: The World Wars weren't the only wars that Pacalisa dealt with. A small civil war happened between two territories: the North, with factories and ships, most connected to the mainland, and liberal, and the southern area, known for it's sleazy sailor towns full of brothels, and more conservative. This caused a war, which then tore apart the hearts of millions. Saddened and Despaired, the country united, and the south got rid of it's sleazyness and prostitution. Anyways, the World Wars caused Pacalisa, an otherwise peaceful country that wasn't involved in wars, to get involved. Of course, WWII was more drastic, since Hitler sent German planes to bomb the parliament and government offices in the modern-day financial quarter. Also, the Jewish Quarter in the old town was raided by Pro-Nazi rioters.

Technology: After all of the tragedy, Pacalisa was reborn... the parliament rebuilt exactly the way it was, the Jewish Quarter rebuilt and beautified by city organizations, and the country became a free haven. Eventually, pharmacy companies found the country a good place to base (it rhymes! lol) and now about 70% of Pacalisans own computers of some sort.  Here's a statistical list:

67% use statistical lists

70% have cell phones

40% own iPods

30% own Palms or Blackberries (The electronics, not the agriculture lol)

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Now, we visit the grand capital of Pacalisa, Alena! Alena was originally the first settlement, which was actually at first a pile of stone and small peasant houses. Romans came over, turning it into a settlement. They found the area appealing for it's small river that could be used for trade. A small temple and a few homes were built, but that was it. their largest village was Rivera, farther upstream the river. which we'll get to later. Then, after the fall of the Roman Empire, France siezed the opportunity to claim more land than it's rivals, England and Spain. Alena was the main port, a small little pit stop for traveling traders searching for India in the 1400's. Eventually, aristocrats built secondary mansions here, which can be seen today. Then, Portugal took over, later being siezed over again by France. To make a story short, it became a powerful city, but a hidden gem. Today it is often overlooked by tourists. (I feel like Rick Steves or something... lol)

Now, in this update, we'll visit the Central part of the city, highlighted by a blue boundary. (Sorry for the fuzzy pic)

Central Alena is the busiest part of the city. Rather than in American cities, where all the buzz is by the tall skyscrapers in downtown, Alena's downtown is the old town, where all of the pizzaz and fun is. There are many restaurants, cafe's, pubs, tourist shops, even a few nightclubs!

This marina is was built by portuguese traders, as a trade stop. Today the marina includes a museum, yacht club, an original ship, and a botanical garden full of tropical plants, imported from exotic loations.

The entrance of the Marina and botanical gardens are near a fish market, and aristocratic french homes.

Today, most ships arive by the container dock near the old town, or the other dock on the other side of a little peninsula, with a statue of Jesus known as "Jesus Christ of the Sacred Heart"

A pedestrian quarter of the old town is situated by the container dock, with stairs leading to the waterfront. This area is famous for it's nautical tourist shops and entertainment.

The oldest school in the city (other than the "L'université d'Arts et Cultive") was built in 1932, when art deco architecture was thriving. It was a Catholic School, and many of the teachers were nuns with rulers..

The Jewish Quarter was a chaotic scene during World War II, when Pro-Nazi rioters attacked and assulted innocent Jews by the synagogue. The police force opposed to the rioters, and when the war ended, the tension stopped and the area was then memorialized for all of the killed Jews in the Holocaust.

Finally, the Grand Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, visited by the pope in 1978.  It is the national cathedral (the Westminster Abbey of Pacalisa), and is a top site for pilgriming Christians.

To be Continued...

[sloppet 3]

Dobra robota! Naprawde swietnie to wyglada!

Great work! It looks really great!

[szarkoz 8]

Very nice european looking town. I'd like to ask... what are those stairs in 7th picture? They look great. Looking forward to more

[Bongoswimp 14]

I really like these european "downtowns". They just give a great feel, and your's is no exception.

Good use of the paris buildings, and those stairs are an awesome detail.

Great overall work, I will come back for sure.

[Fabiocb 1]

nice start it looks quite interesting, wainting for the next updates

[cifa 7]

Very nice, lovely pictures!!! it has an european feeling!!

Keep it up

[simmax 0]

Beautiful city! Nice use of Porkissimo/Xannepan buildings, even though there might be too much of a constrast between the docks and the residential area.

[jglei701 8]

Great start! That marina is amazing... I can't believe I missed that on the STEX!

[yoder7652 21]

looks good so far..hopefully you will keep it up.

I've subscribed

[panthersimcity4 162]

 Sloppet: Czesc! Love to hear from ya! Thanks for the complements!

 Szarkoz: I downloaded them somewhere off of the STEX.

 Bongoswimp: Thanks for your comments! I've seen you before in one of my previous CJ's....

 Fabiocb: Thanks, one update, commin right up!

Cifa: Thank you, and of course, I'll try to keep it up...

Simmax: Thanks for the compliments. Yes, Pacalisa is a land of stark contrasts. You have a sunny resort of Cotena up north, and a more ancient city of Rivera downstream the river to the east...

Jglei701: It's available on the stex, it was made by Ripptide, part of his Casa del Soleil building set.

Yoder7652: Thanks for your comments, and I'm glad you subscribed.

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Time to visit the Financial Center of Alena. Alena's Financial Center is where many of the government's most important decisions are made, since, it is also where the government of Pacalisa is seated.

The Parliament building is built in the grand design of many famous european government buildings. It sits along the river that flows through the city of Alena. The surrounding lawn is the perfect place for a picnic, even for government workers!

The "Place de Liberté" or Liberty Square, is the heart of the Financial District. This is where a tall collumn with a statue on top shows a sign of freedom and democracy, upon all businesspeople and attorneys, doctors, etc.

The Grand Ballroom is where the prime minister and government host balls, parties, or even conferences. Also, city organizations use the ballroom as a conference or meeting place. (Notice the Fireworks shop nextdoor? )

The Pacalisa Tower and PACair Center (Pacalisa Airlines) are the two largest buildings in the city. They stand nearby Freedom Square.

South of the Parliament is a shabby little neighborhood, with high-rise flats and low-rise as well.

Right nextdoor to the green lawn of the Parliament is the Grand Central Train Station, giving travelers a first impression of a beautiful riverfront.

St. Bernum's Cathedral, with an Eastern Orthodox flair, was built for the Russian community that migrated towards Southern France, and to Pacalisa. It sits by a nice plaza and  near the railroad tracks.

To be Continued...

[cityhawk 12]

Even though I'm an American, I also like the European feel. When I build, I like tall skyscrapers; but when I see CJ's like this, I wish that I could build with a European style (I might could build them if I tried). So, I will be coming back for more. Great job!

[Mikeaut1 261]

Nice European feel to this city journal, something that ST lacks a little. There are not many European styled city journals so this one is unique and different. Great work, although the picture quality could be a little sharper. Maybe you can look into sharpening them in the future!

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Now we will visit the residential side of the city, Wulonia, and the Airport.

In order to get to the residential area, you either cross the Wulonia Bridge, built during the industrial age, when ironwork and bridge-building were at their peak, or ride on the tram line, which sprawls from the old town to the airport, or take the highway.

The Wulonia District is quite modest the farther north you go. However, the farther south you go, the mustier it gets.

This little street, "Valeron" is famous, because two of the residents on this street became famous during the renaisance.

The Alena International Airport sits nearby the poorest area of Wulonia. There are a few gangs that are hidden within this darker area, but they usually only stay in their own territory. (Ignore the Grid...)

The airport can sometimes get crowded with planes. Some of the destinations are Paris, Bordeaux, Rome, Milan, London, Frankfurt, Vienna, Rabat, Algiers, Cairo, Istanbul, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Bogota. Most planes coming from Frankfurt, Istanbul, or Vienna are swarms of Japanese tourists.

To Be Continued...

[Energy Monkey 0]

Wow, lookin good, feels so European. Nice Airport btw.

[Cjah 15]

Suc an awesome CJ.I love the port with the boats and marina.Its tottally cool and ultra european.Feels like Italy or France.

Excellent job!

[bat 6]

Nice updates!

bat

[sloppet 3]

great updates there pnther! oby tak dalej!!

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull start love what you have done with the sea walls and the docks looking forward to more

[Bongoswimp 14]

Hey panther

It's very inspiring to watch your pics. I love the great variety of buildings and the european feel to the city. That "Valeron" street looks very nice. Awesome work!

oh, you've seen me already? Sorry, stupid me, but I don't remember what cj that was.

[Kwakelaar 92]

Nice CJ, I always enjoy the European theme.

[panthersimcity4 162]

Cityhawk: Thank you for the nice comments!

Mikeaut1: Yeah, I wish more people would BAT more w2w european buildings like xannepan or porkissimo. I also largened the picture back to their normal size: 800 x 600, so that they are clearer.

Energy Monkey: Thanks, I like the airport too

Cjah:  Thanks, btw I love your signature lol

bat: Thanks!

sloppet: Thank you...

jaquilina: Thanks! I always see ya in my Cj's....

Bongoswimp: Me niether, lol, but I still remember seeing you somewhere

Kwakelaar: Thanks!

[cifa 7]

Hey panther nice updates!!! Great-looking apartmens and that red churc is beautiful

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In this update, I'll give a little overview of Pacalisa. Below is a map of Northern Pacalisa (the south is still in...err...construction... )

And finally, an oil painting of the cathedral in Alena.

To be Continued...

[cityhawk 12]

Hey, your pics aren't showing in the above update.

Anyway, nice pics on the last updates. Note: On the pic with the bridge, it would look more realistic if the road on both sides of the bridge had a smooth slope from the bridge's height down to level land. This can be accomplished with the Bridge Height Mod and/or Slope Mod that you can download from the modds & downloads section of Simtrop if you don't already have them.

Great job once again!

[sloppet 3]

great update panther! really nice!

[Energy Monkey 0]

Wow thats cool you gave the government demographics and stuff. Great Update.

[marius_nicolescu 0]

just great. i love it, very good star, i can't wait for more

[Vitruvius 0]

Really, really beautiful stuff - bravo! This is certainly a CJ to watch. The steps in the pedestrian area are brilliant. Where did you get the "aristocratic French homes" we can see by the Botanical Gardens, and by the cathedral?