This is the flag of Coptic Egypt. It comes from
a world where Islam was never founded. One of the many consequences of
this was that the Byzantine Empire continued to prosper for a number of years.
Eventually, however, tensions began to grow within the empire.
Egypt began to feel that Constantinople was giving them the short end of
the stick a bit too often. Egypt's main grievances were increased taxes
and increased tensions between the Coptic and Orthodox churches.
After a brief war, Egypt was granted its independence.
Despite this, Egypt retains good relations with Byzantium. It also
maintains good relations with fellow Oriental Orthodox nations Ethiopia and
Armenia. Egypt has traditionally been a hub of trade, and following its
independence work began on a canal in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt
established traditions ports in India and China. It also established
colonies in Australia, which is known as New Egypt, as well as a few minor
colonies in South America.
The wealth from its trade and colonies has made Egypt
a very rich nation. People and goods from throughout the world can be
found across Egypt's cities. Currently there is something of an
architectural fad based around reinterpretations of Ancient Egyptian
architecture. Egypt also has a reputation for having some of the best
universities and centers of learning in the world. It is a nation which
honors its past while keeping a eye towards the future.
The flag contains a Coptic Cross to represent Egypt's
Coptic faith. The background represents the sands of Egypt, while the
blue bands stands for the waters of the Nile River. The writing is in the
Coptic Script and reads "Jesus Christ, Son of God".
