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==Geography==
[[File:Aurora Hunting in Saskatchewan.jpg|left|thumb|An aurora rotanica above the rural commune of Kpate ]]
[[File:Scenery near Wright Pass - Dempster Highway - Northwest Territories - Canada.jpg|alt=Scenery from Thàpèkunkwèké is typical League countryside.|left|thumb|Scenery from Thàpèkunkwèké is typical League countryside.]]▼
Located in the northwestern portion of Novaris, the League is highly mountainous and cold. It borders the Cryrian territory of Tynam to the north, and Endertopias and Acara Shura to the south. Via the Rotantic Ocean it borders Älemsi Negdel to the north, and Vesienväl via the Kepua'nuatuc Bay. Surveys place the total land area somewhere around 700,000 square kilometers. The terrain and lack of local interest had led to few complete land surveys, all with discrepancies.
Geographical features include the Kitahtëneyo mountain range, the Nkule'kithané River, a variety of
Owing to its latitude, aurora rotanitae are commonly viewable from the League.
===Climate===▼
▲===Climate===
The League covers at least 700,000 square kilometers and has an expansive climate. The southern three-quarters of its territory has a subrotantic climate, while portions of the northern coast have a polar climate. Limited areas inland that are more than 2,000 meters above sea level have an extremely cold subrotantic climate.▼
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▲The League covers at least 700,000 square kilometers and has an expansive climate. The southern three-quarters of its territory has a subrotantic climate, while portions of the northern coast have a polar climate. Limited areas inland that are more than 2,000 meters above sea level have an extremely cold subrotantic climate. The most common ecosystems are taiga forests, tundra scrubland, and rocky highlands.
Summers are short and cool in the northern areas, featuring daytime highs of 15–18 degrees Celsius (57–63 °F) and lows of 1–5 degrees Celsius (34–41 °F). Winters are long and harsh, with daytime highs −20 to −25 °C (−4 to −13 °F) and lows −30 to −35 °C (−22 to −31 °F). The coldest nights typically reach −40 to −45 °C (−40 to −49 °F) each year.
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===Population===
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The League’s current population is estimated to be 25,000,000, with difficulties rising from accounting for rural or off-grid citizens. The current birth rate is 21 per 1000 residents. The Leagues population averages an age of 34 years. The League’s states are largely rural but massive numbers of people are concentrated in the cities. The Lèxawèkink metropolitan area is the most densely populated part of the country, with a population density of 3,300 people per square kilometer. The next largest cities are Hakihakana, Salextekwim, and Ntalinxkelhatao. The second-largest port after Ntalinxkelhatao is
As of 2020 there were 500,018 people living in the League with a foreign background (2%.) Most of these people are from neighboring Tynam and other Cryrian territories, with significant amounts also from Endertopias, Alemsi Negdel, and Vesienval. Of these, around 65,121 possess citizenship. The children of non-citizens do not receive citizenship in the League if born in League territory. Cervines worldwide are however able to take advantage of the League’s ''laphala'' policy to claim citizenship via ancestry. The immigrant population of the League is growing very slowly, and can be found almost exclusively in the cities. It is expected to reach 550,000 by 2030.
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=== Administration ===
[[File:KelamiGrandCouncil.svg|thumb|The Grand Council of the People, 2022]]
The six nations part of the League's confederacy are termed ''Lakeyu''. This word means various things: nation, tribe, people, nationality, ethnicity. Its contemporary context refers to countries and government-administered territories. The six ''Lakeyu'' are each run by distinct Matriarchal Conventions and represented by Chief Advisors, serving at the pleasure of the Conventions. Matriarchal Conventions are elected bodies, made up of women of at least 60 years of age with experience in administration, economics, engineering, science, and other specialty fields. The Matriarchs serve for life, using their accumulated knowledge and wisdom to guide the ''Lakeyu'' on paths that benefit all residents. Duties of the Matriarchal Conventions include setting a nation's annual budget priorities, debating and creating ''Lakeyu-''level laws, managing the relations between other the other League states, and addressing pressing issues facing the population. These duties combine that of an executive and legislative branch. The Conventions each appoint a Chief Advisor. These officials are the liaisons between the Matriarchs and the various organs of government in the ''Lakeyu''. They officiate meetings of state, bring matters to the table for the Matriarchs, provide context and precedence of prior decisions, organize legal and clerical activities, and ensure that all Convention decisions are fully followed up on.
To manage the affairs of the League as a whole, three bodies exist as defined by the Treaty of National Friendship. These are the Grand Council of the People, the Matriarchal Council, and The One Who Speaks. The first is the League's legislature, made up of one-hundred and eleven elected Councilors from each ''Lekaëyu.'' Prominent local officials, community figures, respected scholars and elders, and legal experts are elected by the people every ten years to fill these spots. The trend of electing those viewed as wise and experienced, and thus of older age, has been in effect since the founding of the nation. The Grand Council supports the Matriarchal Council, which in many respects functions similar to the Matriarchal Conventions. It manages the overall public service, economic, and financial aspects of the League and ensures that all constituencies are cooperating and dealt with fairly. The Matriarchal Council also directs foreign policy and the military.
[[File:MatriarchalCouncil.jpg|thumb|The Matriarchal Council administrative building and adjoined traditional longhouse, where the official sessions are held. ]]
The Matriarchal Council receives proposals for laws and acts from the Grand Council, which itself receives issues submitted from the populace or members via the Grand Council Advisor mediator. The Matriarchal Council will then debate amongst themselves for the proper way to enact the legislation across the nation, drawing up a legally binding Statement once finished. This Statement is sent back to the Grand Council for debate and approval. The Grand Council consults each other as well as the appropriate authorities to project how a Statement would effect the next six generations. If the Statement is accepted, it is sent to The One Who Speaks for enactment and enforcement. If it is not accepted, it is sent back to the Matriarchal Council for revision. This is somewhat of an unusual inversion on the typical legislative - executive relationship, and a process that takes quite a long time. It does ensure that all government decisions that affect the League as a whole are well-made and thorough, so it has stayed in practice.
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* Maintaining the security of all territory and economic zones administered by the League.
* Maintaining a standing force of professional soldiers to comply with mutual defense agreements.
[[File:Ripsaw M5.webp|thumb|Engineers work on a KUR-6 Unmanned Combat Agent]]
The Office of United Defense coordinates the active armed services of the ''Lekaëyu''. The confederated nations operate individual militias and emergency services which are largely independent during peace. When the nation is threatened, whether by natural disaster or conflict, the OUD may assume control of the ''Lekaëyu'' units and fold them into a traditional military framework. The smaller armed services, known as Community Uniformed Services (CUS,) follow two mandates regardless of war or peace:
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== Economy ==
[[File:Vancouver Metropolitan Area, 2018.jpg|thumb|View of the Ntalinxkelhatao metropolitan area, the most productive Black Zone]]
The economy of the League states is primarily based around foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and the service industry. Secondary industries include artisnal goods, renewables, rare earth metals, and sports equipment. The six constituent states of the League each possess an economic specialty: Answikànwèkwe is known for their shipping and fishing fleets, Kèxaptunwène'ku is known for their information technology, Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku is known for agriculture and animal husbandry, Shahëwèkwe is known for both traditional and scientific medicines, Sànàksëkwe'iéke is known for mineral refining, and Thàpèkunkwèké is known for artisnal goods like furniture, weaponry, and clothing. The economic activity of the Leage is supported by a substantial grey market and subsistence-based way of life for more rural citizens. Most people have at least one trade they practice, even those who possess full-time jobs, as the culture of the League places high importance on being able to work with ones hands. Almost all products of League make are artisan, in the sense an individual played a hand in their creation. All exported goods are marketed as high-quality, environmentally friendly, and unique, and in many respects these claims are truth.
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