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{{Town_Infobox|title1 = Dakar|town = Dakar|nation = None|population = 16|/t_list_page = 4 Nov 2018|owner = [[PolkadotMonkey]]/[[PolkadotBlueBear]]|chunks = 146|continent = Africa|militia = None|image1 = Dakar1.png|caption1 = Map of Dakar from Space}} | {{Town_Infobox|title1 = Dakar|town = Dakar|nation = None|population = 16|/t_list_page = 4 Nov 2018|owner = [[PolkadotMonkey]]/[[PolkadotBlueBear]]|chunks = 146|continent = [[file:Africa blank black.svg|30px]] [[Africa (Continent)|Africa]]|militia = None|image1 = Dakar1.png|caption1 = Map of Dakar from Space|languages=}} | ||
'''Dakar''' was founded a few days after the server opened by [[PolkadotBlueBear]]. It was quickly joined by many former citizens of PolkadotBlueBear's EMC 1.0 town of [[W:c:earthmcclassic:Alania|Alania]] and a few others. It plans on being a shining beacon of modern majesty on the West Coast of Africa. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==== Founding Age ==== | ==== Founding Age ==== | ||
Dakar was founded after a few days of the servers opening and slowly started growing, claiming the peninsula and then slowly claiming inland. It was decided that the higher-ranking citizens would share everything, leading to communal arrangements and no private chests among the higher-ranking citizens. This led to interesting arrangements and lessened the building on private housing so instead they could focus on more major projects. During the beginning of Dakar it was attacked by the self-proclaimed "Vikings" SoClose_ and Lapix__, who can and laid [[Siege of Dakar|siege to Dakar]] before being fought off by PolkadotBlueBear, PolkadotMonkey, and FoxFantastic; or as SoClose_ called it, "the Zoo". | Dakar was founded after a few days of the servers opening and slowly started growing, claiming the peninsula and then slowly claiming inland. It was decided that the higher-ranking citizens would share everything, leading to communal arrangements and no private chests among the higher-ranking citizens. This led to interesting arrangements and lessened the building on private housing so instead they could focus on more major projects. During the beginning of Dakar it was attacked by the self-proclaimed "Vikings" SoClose_ and Lapix__, who can and laid [[Siege of Dakar|siege to Dakar]] before being fought off by PolkadotBlueBear, PolkadotMonkey, and FoxFantastic; or as SoClose_ called it, "the Zoo". | ||
===''Malian Period''=== | |||
==== Southern Expansion Age ==== | ==== Southern Expansion Age ==== | ||
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==== Gambian Expansion Age ==== | ==== Gambian Expansion Age ==== | ||
Dakar started expanding then, claiming Banjul and starting work on the ''Clouseau''. Many new people joined Dakar and Dakar flourished under Senegal at this time. Dakar started trading too as, even though Senegal started growing also, power in the nation was greatly contained with Dakar. | Dakar started expanding then, claiming Banjul and starting work on the ''Clouseau''. Many new people joined Dakar and Dakar flourished under Senegal at this time. Dakar started trading too as, even though Senegal started growing also, power in the nation was greatly contained with Dakar. | ||
==== Internal Inactivity & PolkadotMonkey's Solo Rule ==== | ==== Internal Inactivity & PolkadotMonkey's Solo Rule ==== | ||
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==== Industrial Age ==== | ==== Industrial Age ==== | ||
With the return of PolkadotBlueBear full control was transferred to him. New buildings were undertaken in Dakar, both in the Old Town and in the New Town. Villagers were acquired after transporting them from the Balkans. A larger compliment of animals were also obtained. Plans were laid for future expansion. | With the return of PolkadotBlueBear full control was transferred to him. New buildings were undertaken in Dakar, both in the Old Town and in the New Town. Villagers were acquired after transporting them from the Balkans. A larger compliment of animals were also obtained. Plans were laid for future expansion. But eventually growth slowed, especially as sand-griefers continued griefing the desert outside Dakar. Rebuilding continued however. | ||
==== Great Dakar Transfer ==== | |||
Despite great progress, the town became inactive beside for PolkadotBlueBear. Coupled with this town was becoming boring for the mayor. It was then decided that the town and nation of [[Senegal]] should be sold. After some mix-up in communication between PolkadotBlueBear and PolkadotMonkey the town was sold, PolkadotBlueBear left to found [[Strasund|Stralsund]] in Germany | |||
==== New Ownership ==== | |||
To be Continued.... | |||
== Subdivisions and Architecture == | == Subdivisions and Architecture == | ||
Dakar is comprised of | Dakar is comprised of six distinct districts and two parks. Each ones varies in size and some have been finished while others are still being built. | ||
[[File:Dakar Old Town.png|thumb|220x220px]] | [[File:Dakar Old Town.png|thumb|220x220px]] | ||
=== Dakar - Old Town === | === Dakar - Old Town === | ||
The Old Town on the peninsula with the Assembly Chamber (for the city-wide [[Dakar People's Assembly|People's Assembly]]), Museums, and | The Old Town on the peninsula with the Assembly Chamber (for the city-wide [[Dakar People's Assembly|People's Assembly]]), Museums, and the Senegalese Capital Building. It is built in a colourful colonial style. The Dakar harbour, to the south, was decorated kindly by [[WyWall]]. | ||
[[File:Dakar Habour.png|thumb|220x220px]] | [[File:Dakar Habour.png|thumb|220x220px]] | ||
=== Dakar - New Town === | === Dakar - New Town === | ||
The New Town is comprised of usually modern buildings, including the [[Bank of Africa]] and the Dakar Terminus, the ending of the [[Dakar-Sahel Railway|Dakar-Sahel]], the Trans-Sahara, the Noland, and the Dakar Local lines. To the south there is also the Dakar Arena, a fitting venue for any sport.The main industrial, residential, and commercial buildings are all located in the New Town. | The New Town is comprised of usually modern buildings, including the [[Bank of Africa]] and the Dakar Terminus, the ending of the [[Dakar-Sahel Railway|Dakar-Sahel]], the Trans-Sahara, the Noland, and the Dakar Local lines. The [[Rose Institute]] and shops are also located here. To the south there is also the Dakar Arena, a fitting venue for any sport. The main industrial, residential, and commercial buildings are all located in the New Town. | ||
=== Barra === | === Barra === | ||
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=== Saint-Louis === | === Saint-Louis === | ||
Saint-Louis is towards the north of Dakar, at the mouth of the Senegal River. It is under construction and features the [[Al-Iihsan Mosque]], the oldest Religious site in Dakar and the first Mosque in Africa. Saint-Louis is also home to the Imam-Mufti of Senegal, the leader of Islam in Africa. Off the Coast rests the Light Cruiser FSNV ''Clouseau'' | Saint-Louis is towards the north of Dakar, at the mouth of the Senegal River. It is under construction and features the [[Al-Iihsan Mosque]], the oldest Religious site in Dakar and the first Mosque in Africa. Saint-Louis is also home to the Imam-Mufti of Senegal, the leader of Islam in Africa. Off the Coast rests the Light Cruiser FSNV ''Clouseau.'' | ||
=== Rosso === | === Rosso === | ||
Located at a crossroads north of the Lac de Guiers and surrounded by pristine desert and the Senegal River. Not much yet | Located at a crossroads north of the Lac de Guiers and surrounded by pristine desert and the Senegal River. Not much yet. It is the future home of Fort Lac de Guiers | ||
=== Banjul === | === Banjul === | ||
Across from Barra. | Across from Barra. It has a circular boardwalk along the cost with plans for residential buildings inland. Not much yet | ||
===Saloum River Park=== | |||
Saloum River Park is a national park of Senegal that preserves the natural old-growth forests along the Saloum river between southern Dakar, New Town, and northern Barra. Aside from minor griefing early on before it was claimed it remains in its prestine condition. | |||
===Northern Coast Park=== | |||
This park is another national park of Senegal. It stretches between Dakar and Saint-Louis. The bit of the Sahara remains untouched besides from the road leading up to Saint-Louis. | |||
== Notable People == | == Notable People == | ||
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== Political Affiliation == | == Political Affiliation == | ||
Dakar joined [[Mali]], simply for claim chunks, but has faced problems with the decline of Mali. It is considered to be in Mali only temporarily. However being in a nation has its benefits, especially the /n spawn to other nations. Since Mali was inactive Dakar left Mali and joined Mauritania. Mauritania then went inactive the the nation passed to Dakar and was then reformed into [[Senegal]]. Senegal then became part of the union of United West Africa. | Dakar joined [[Mali]], simply for claim chunks, but has faced problems with the decline of Mali. It is considered to be in Mali only temporarily. However being in a nation has its benefits, especially the /n spawn to other nations. Since Mali was inactive Dakar left Mali and joined Mauritania. Mauritania then went inactive the the nation passed to Dakar and was then reformed into [[Senegal]]. Senegal then became part of the union of United West Africa before that collapsed and Senegal returned to a fully independent nation. | ||
== Diplomacy == | == Diplomacy == | ||
Dakar was an early member of the [[African Union]] and | Dakar was an early member of the [[African Union]] and its only City-State until it left due to the increasing militarism of the AU. Even though Dakar has been both a City-State, in [[Mali]], and later in [[Mauritania]], and finally in [[Senegal]], they seek to remain independent diplomatically and overall helpful. Dakar strives for better connections among African towns and nations. Dakar also has built connections with their neighbors to the north and west separately in order to better bring about peace to the region. | ||
Dakar's closest connections are with the Polkadot family, and Dakar has worked closely with them on Reims, formerly Aachen | Dakar's closest connections are with the Polkadot family, and Dakar has worked closely with them on Reims, formerly Aachen along with Faroe, and Prizren. | ||
[[Category:Towns]] | [[Category:Towns]] | ||
[[Category:Africa]] | [[Category:Africa]] | ||
[[Category:Capitals]] | [[Category:Capitals]] | ||