The Barbary Coast

[TheSixCents 0]

Welcome to the Barbary Coast!

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The Barbary Coast has been inhabited by the Berbers since 10,000 B.C. These Berbers tribes controlled the country until 660 B.C when the Phonecians Started to establish trading posts on the Coast. Barbary was controlled by these Carthigians until Carthage was mtaken over by the Romans during the Punic Wars.

After the Roman Empire collapsed in 476, the Byzantine Empire took over the Barbary Coast. But in 600 the Ottoman Empire defeated the Byzantines at the Battle of Bechar, and took over Barbary. It stayed in there control until the French invaded in the 1800's, and sent thousands of French Citizens to control the Country. The native Berbers were not treated kindly, even thought some fought for the French during World War 2. In 1967 the Peoples Liberation Front, or the PLF took fought the French for Indpendence, and won.

After Indpendence, most people agreed that the King should control the country. So, King Abdul Jahari inherited the Kingdom, and ushered in an era of peace. But in 1994 all hell broke lose when the Southern tribes planted bombs in main berber cities, and demanded their indpendence. A bloody Cival War followed, costing the lives of nearly 250,000 people. Curently King Omar Hassan rules the Kingdom. Last year the first elections were held to fill minor offices, and the members on the lower tribunal(Senate).

[jacqulina 162]

great start excellent intro,nice pics

[Kippis05 2]

I like the history, can't wait for some in-game pics

-Brandon

[Glenni 1,444]

Oo very nice start!

[infinitum19 0]

Very nice introduction! Feed us some update.........

[RushHourFreak 1]

Wow, I can predict this is going to be great!

Historical, interesting. The flag is great

Keep it up.

RHF

[intensivecarebear 0]

ooo i love north africa. can't wait for an update!

[wynney 0]

A great start love this area of the world looking forward to some in-game shots.

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

I love your history, so real and detailled and interesting! As for in-game pictures, these guys (that's you folks!) don't know what's coming, but I do, and right now I am having my jaw removed from my desk, because of the force at which it dropped.

[pipishere 3]

Interesting start, look forward to seeing more

[xiziz 11]

Im looking forward to seeing your citybuildings, Yoman speaks great about you

[Yoman3 5]

LOL muzz I agree, cant wait for that update and my ferries

[luker91 0]

awesome history...reminds me of school....o god school starts in like....4 days!!! ahh.... cant wait for some in game pics!

Luke

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Cool! I am interested for sure!

[TheSixCents 0]

Hello and Welcome to the Barbary Coast.

Today we will be visiting the Capital City, Bechar.

The City is the Politcal, Financial, and Cultural Capital of the Country. It has a population of 5.7 Million people and is growing rapidly.

The Old District of the city is very popular to live and shop in, but is very expensive.

in The Center of the Old District is the National Library. Originally the French Headquaters for the Barbary Coast, it was converted after  independence.

The Republican Hotel, owned by a company in the United Rebulic of Ankara, is one of the nicest in the city. The Rebulican Hotel Chain also is contusting a new hotel at the Bechar Marina, and owns a resort outiside of the City.

One of the most Luxurious places to live in the Old District is the Hami Gosam, a Residential Tower. Average rents go for 5 Million Dinars a month (800,000 USD).

Seperating wide Avenue La Trimopha is the Grande Arche. Built by the French, it has the names of all cities in the Barbary Coast Inscribed around it.

The Grand Canal runs right throught the district. In olden days it was used for transportation and irrigation, but today is it mostly recretional.

The Districts Neat streets and avenues are arranged in a grid pattern, which were planned during Ottoman Rule.

We leave you Today with Saint Peires Basicllica. Built also by the French, it serves Bechars 10% Catholic Population. Inside is painted a Mosaic, symbolizing each Saint, such as an Animal for Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Replies:

jacqulina: Thank You.

Kippis05: Thanks Brandon, i hoped you liked these ones.

Glenni: Thanks Glenni!

infinitum19: Did this last update quench your appetite? Thanks

RushHourFreak: I Hope your right that it will be great! Glad you liked the Flag.

intensivecarebear: I like North Africa too! Thanks

wynney: Thanks

The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz: Nice Intro Muzz! Thanks

pipishere: Ok Thanks!

xiziz: Im Glad he does! Thanks

Yoman3: You will see in due time!

luker91: Thanks! I dont liek school either!

Schulmanator: Thanks!

[Gecko_2006 1]

It looks very nice. There's a whole lot of color wherever you look. I certainly does remind me of Northern Africa.

[RHMgerards 7]

looks amazing!! love the use of custom content. then from glenni, then some of those spanish BATS, then some french things and the use of standard buildings. also love the use of colour and love this african style. you've done an amazing job!!

[jacqulina 162]

amazing colours my friend i love what you have done so far,excellent work and pics

happy new year

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Nice update. And, your photoshopping the colors does tend to bring out a color scheme which evokes the Barbary Coast. Great work on that!

[mayorron 0]

Wow, unique CJ. love your photoshop work. Can you teach me how to do that? haha. Great start.

[TheSixCents 0]

Thanks for the nice comments! New update soon!

[infinitum19 0]

Very good! so fabulous.

[xiziz 11]

Nice update, really on par with what ive heard! I wish this Cj the best of luck in the future

*Sim runs off and bookmarks this so we can come back later*

Cheers

[jacqulina 162]

looking forward to your new update my friend

[Camedia 0]

Wow, awesome start & exotic pics. Great job! Now, that's a huge library

[Yoman3 5]

Got to love that Hotel, I mean come on its awsome. You've done a good job capturing the African feel. Great work again 0.06$

EDIT - place the text under the picture it is describing next time.

[pipishere 3]

Wow, some really nice images there. It certainly does feel North African, especially with the warm colours.

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

Once in a while, much too rarely, someone like you comes along, TheSixCents. Everyone underestimates them because they are new, and then they blow you away with something like that! Fantastic, really fantastic work!

[TheSixCents 0]

Sorry everyone! I have suffered a very bad SC4 in-game crash today. I expect this will push todays expected update till wedensday. Sorry Again.

-Chris

[skyliner22 16]

Wow this is a very impressive and different approach to a CJ. I like how u used European buildings but set it in a different tone to look North African. What would expand the touch would be some mud brick buildings! keep up the good work!