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'''Volkia''' ([[Volkian language|Volkian]]: Волкия, tr. ''Volkiya''), officially the '''Volkian Federative Republic''' (Volkian: Волкскийская Федеративная Республика, tr. ''Volkskiyskaya Federativnaya Respublika''), is a country situated on the western part of the continent of [[Itur]], with a population of approximately
Volkia is located on the entirety of the western half of the continent of [[Itur]], and shares a land border with [[South Hills]] to the northeast and [[Kurikia]] to the southeast. Volkia shares a maritime border with [[Blaskog]] to the west. The [[Rotantic Ocean]] lies to the north, the [[Volkian Sea]] to the west, and the [[Gulf of Itur]] to the south. Volkia includes 27 [[Administrative divisions of Volkia|administrative divisions]] that span across an area of 539,268 sq mi (1,396,000 sq km) with a climate that varies according to latitude. It ranges from the southern humid continental climate to the northern boreal climate, with tundra along the country's northern coast. The land cover is mostly a boreal forest biome.
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==Politics==
===Governance===
''See also: [[Constitution of Volkia]]''▼
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The country is a [[Wikipedia:Federation|federation]] and a [[Wikipedia:Presidential system|presidential]] [[Wikipedia:Constitutional republic|constitutional republic]], where the [[President of Volkia|president]] is both head of state and government. In the Volkian federalist system, citizens are subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between district and municipal governments.
▲''See also: [[Constitution of Volkia]]''
▲The country is a [[Wikipedia:Federation|federation]] and a [[Wikipedia:Presidential system|presidential]] [[Wikipedia:Constitutional republic|constitutional republic]], where the [[President of Volkia|president]] is both head of state and government. In the Volkian federalist system, citizens are subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between district and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected using instant-runoff voting. The Volkian Federative Republic is fundamentally structured as a [[Wikipedia:Multi-party system|multi-party]] [[Wikipedia:Representative democracy|representative democracy]], with the federal government composed of three branches that regulate each other by a system of [[Wikipedia:Separation of powers|checks and balances]]:
*[[President of Volkia|Executive]]: The [[President of Volkia|President]] is the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Volkian Defense Forces|Defense Forces]], can veto legislative bills before they become law, and appoints the [[Federal government of Volkia|Government of Volkia]] ([[Cabinet of Volkia|Cabinet]]) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.
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*[[Judiciary of Volkia|Judiciary]]: The [[Federal Supreme Court of Volkia|Federal Supreme Court]] and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Federal Council, interpret laws and overturn those they find [[Constitution of Volkia|unconstitutional]].
The president is elected by popular vote for a four year term (eligible for
The Chamber of Deputies has
The Federal Supreme Court, led by the [[Chief Justice of Volkia]], has 16 members with a mandatory retirement age of 70. The Chief Justice, as well as the Court's associate justices, are selected by the President and confirmed by the Federal Council.
The provincial governments are structured in a roughly similar fashion. The [[Governor (Volkia)|governor]] (chief executive) of each province is directly elected. Some provincial judges and cabinet officers are appointed by the governors of the respective provinces, while others are elected by popular vote depending on the province.
=== Parties and elections ===
''See also: [[List of political parties in Volkia]]''
[[File:Social Democratic Union Electoral Logo.png|left|thumb|163x163px|The [[Social Democratic Union|SDU]] has dominated the country's political landscape since 1972.]]
Volkia has been structured as a {{Wp|multi-party democracy}} since its establishment in 1888, however the [[Social Democratic Union]] has held a government trifecta since
While the Social Democratic Union is considered dominant in Volkian politics, there are still strongholds of other political parties. [[Western Volkia]] is widely considered to be a Social Democrat stronghold, while [[Northern Volkia]] tends to lean towards the Conservative Party. Much of the south supports Liberal and other left-leaning candidates.
Social Democrat [[Yuliya Surkova]] was reelected in the [[2020 Volkian presidential election]] after three rounds of counting and has served as the [[List of presidents of Volkia|20th president of Volkia]] since 2016. Leadership in the [[Federal Council (Volkia)|Federal Council]] includes [[Vice President of Volkia|Vice President]] [[Vladimir Burmakin]], Majority Leader Yefim Luzhkov, and Minority Leader Viktoriya Titova. [[Chamber of Deputies (Volkia)|Chamber of Deputies]] leaders include [[Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (Volkia)|Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies]] [[Stefania Nevzorova]], Majority Leader Boris Sukhanov, and Minority Leader Stepan Maksimov.
In the
===Foreign relations===
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Volkia maintains close ties to [[North Dveria]] following the end of the [[2014 Dverian War]] which saw the breakup of the unified Dverian state. While it generally regards itself as friendly with most nations, historical conflict between Blaskog and Volkia have soured relations between the two countries. An incident involving the Volkian and Blaskovian navies during the Dverian War resulted in heighted tensions not seen since the 1950s, and nearly resulted in another conflict.
Volkia maintains a complicated relationship with the [[Borea|Borean]] nation of [[Rusanru'a]], but has gotten closer to the country following the lupine coup d'état. Previously relations were strained from poor species relations in the country and poor treatment of Volkian immigrants who arrived following the aftermath of the Volkian Civil War.
The country is a member of the [[International Forum]], the [[Rotantic Congress]], and is a founding member of the [[Kerilo Accord]].
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''Main article: [[Volkian Defense Forces]]''
The president holds the title of [[Wikipedia:Commander-in-chief|Commander-in-Chief]] of the Volkian Defense Forces and appoints its leaders: the [[Cabinet of Volkia|Minister of National Defense]] and the [[General Staff of the Defense Forces of Volkia|General Staff]]. The [[Ministry of National Defense (Volkia)|Ministry of National Defense]] administers the armed forces, which is divided into the [[Volkian Army|Army]], [[Volkian Navy|Navy]], and the [[Volkian Air Force|Air Force]]. The number of active duty soldiers in
Military service is voluntary though conscription can be implemented in times of "national crisis when the voluntary force has been overwhelmed." This is done through the Emergency Conscription System, which provides a list of military aged Volkian males to the Ministry of National Defense. Volkian males are required to register in this system from ages 18 to
Volkian nuclear deterrence relies on complete independence. The current Volkian nuclear force consists of five ''Avangard'' class and two ''Zashchitnik'' class submarines equipped with {{Wp|submarine-launched ballistic missiles}}. In addition to the submarine fleet, the country maintains approximately 150 land based ballistic missiles in nuclear silos and on mobile launchers. Roughly 50 medium-range air-to-ground missiles loaded with nuclear warheads make up Volkia's air based nuclear weapons, 38 of which are deployed by the Volkian Air Force while 12 are deployed by the Volkian Navy via aircraft launched from the country's two aircraft carriers. *[Remove nukes and chemical weapons with reduction? Shrink stockpile? Remove a carrier?]*
The country maintains a classified amount of chemical and biological weapons, with known agents including {{wp|Tabun (nerve agent)|tabun}}, {{wp|sarin}}, {{wp|ricin}}, and {{wp|botulinum toxin|botulinum}}. The Volkian government has stated that it is exploring options to destroy the country's chemical and biological agent stockpile, though it would maintain its nuclear arsenal. Volkian defense doctrine states that the country's weapons of mass destruction are for homeland defense only; the country would only use its WMDs in extraordinary circumstances.
[[File:BMP-80M combat demonstration.jpg|thumb|238x238px|Volkian BMP-80M in a combat demonstration in eastern Yekartovsk.|alt=]]Volkia took part in the [[2014 Dverian War]] which resulted in the Kerilo Accord, which created a military partnership with the nations of [[South Hills]], [[Vekaiyu]], and [[Listonia]]. Volkia was given control over the northern half of the country, and following the establishment of an independent [[South Dveria]], the Republic of North Dveria was created in 2016. Volkia has slowly been withdrawing its forces from the country, though there are still approximately
The country currently maintains a strong domestic defense industry, with the vast majority of equipment used by the Volkian military developed and built by the Volkian defense industry. Its aerospace industry is among the largest in the world. Volkia's defense industry has produced the PV-77 assault rifle, GA-75 multirole fighter, and the ''Aleksey Pushkarev'' class aircraft carriers. Volkia is a major arms seller and provides many of its designs for the export market with the exception of nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered devices.
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The country's 25 provinces (''oblasts'') are the principal political divisions. Each province holds jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory and shares sovereignty with the [[Federal government of Volkia|federal government]]. They are subdivided into districts (''raions'') and further divided into municipalities. Generally speaking Volkia can be grouped into three geographic regions: [[Northern Volkia]], [[Southern Volkia]], and [[Western Volkia]]. Provinces have certain rights and obligations that are defined in the [[Constitution of Volkia|Volkian constitution]] and have a certain degree of autonomy.
Provinces may freely organize their local governments and ratify their own constitutions so long as they are in line with the requirements of the federal constitution. Each province also owns and maintains their own natural and financial resources, though the federal government does own land and resources in each province; this amount varies
The constitution mandates that the provinces must maintain a representative, republican style of government and obey the constitution. Provinces may not unilaterally secede from the federation and they must remain subordinate to the federal government. Provinces are also forbidden from making war, engaging in their own foreign relations, or printing and issuing currency. Provinces may pass their own laws as long as they do not conflict with a current federal law. If a federal law contradicts a provincial law when it is passed, the federal law supersedes the provincial law. When conflicts arise regarding these situations, provinces have the right to request the Federal Supreme Court
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==== Territory ====
There is a single territory (''territoriya''), which is located in the country's far north. [[Kurilsk Territory]] is the country's
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|[[Dinskaya Oblast]]|| Chernushka || 1,
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|{{flagicon image|Kologorsk Oblast flag.png}} [[Kologorsk Oblast]]|| Repyovka ||
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|{{flagicon image|Kurilsk Flag.png}} [[Kurilsk Territory]]|| Bakaly ||
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|{{flagicon image|Kyshtovka Flag.png}} [[Kyshtovka Oblast]]|| Kyakhta ||
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|[[Lagan Oblast]]|| Sigayevo ||
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|[[Lopatino Oblast]]|| Sharlyk ||
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|[[Makushin Oblast]]|| Satka ||
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|{{flagicon image|Norindzhik Oblast flag.png}} [[Norindzhik Oblast]]|| Kovdor ||
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|[[Okostolitsa Oblast]] || Tulunsky || 2,878,501
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|[[Ozyoretsk Oblast]]|| Zuyevka ||
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|[[Uzlovaya Oblast]]|| Askiz ||
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|[[Vyalovsk Oblast]]|| Kodinsk || 1,
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|[[Yekartovsk Oblast]]|| Kursavka ||
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|{{flagicon image|Zhukovsky Flag.png}} [[Zhukovsky Oblast]]|| Zarinsk ||
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While much of the world has abolished {{Wp|capital punishment}}, it is sanctioned as a legal punishment for certain crimes at all levels: federal, provincial, and military. The Volkian public has generally supported the death penalty, with a 2018 survey reflecting 72.1% believing it to be "permissible" while 21.4% said it should be abolished. Executions happen relatively infrequently, likely due to the extensive appeals process and infrequency in which the death sentence is applied. Death sentences are typically given out in cases of multiple murder, though in extraordinary cases individuals who have committed a single murder have received the death penalty. Executions could take place years after sentencing depending on the length of the appeals process; the average time from sentence to execution is about six years. Executions are carried out by hanging or lethal injection.
Roughly 87% of residents have confidence in Volkia's security institutions. The overall crime rate in Volkia is relatively low, though some types of crime are above average for a developed nation, such as {{Wp|homicide}}. Corruption in business and government overall remains low, largely thanks to sweeping anti-corruption reforms passed in the early and mid-1970s
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Volkia's east is largely dominated by the Velikiye Steny, which is a popular destination for those who participate in winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding is popular, and there are several resorts dedicated to winter sports that dot the mountainous landscape. Hiking and camping is popular as well across Volkia, which have plenty of options thanks to government support at both the provincial and local levels. Campgrounds are present on much of Volkia's federal land that is managed by the Ministry of Land Management, and dispersed camping is permitted as well with some restrictions.
Much of Volkia's environment is protected in the form of national parks and nature reserves, and numerous endangered species receive protection from the government under the
==Economy ==
[[File:Korona Symbol.png|thumb|right|150x150px|The [[Volkian korona|korona]] (Ӄ) is the official currency of Volkia.]][[File:Izumrud.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Izumrud is a major shipping port of Volkia.]]Volkia has a {{wp|mixed economy}}, which has resulted in a prosperous capitalist {{wp|welfare state}} with a combination of {{wp|free market}} activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. This was influenced first by liberal and socialist governments in the late 1920-30s and fully implemented by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic administrations]] starting in 1972. Public healthcare is free and parents receive 40 weeks of paid parental leave. Volkia also guarantees its workers a minimum of 30 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 10 public holidays). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, with 66% of the population aged 15-74 employed. Nearly 8% of the population aged 18-65 receives a disability pension and
The wage difference between the lowest paid worker and the CEO of most companies has been kept relatively low compared to other industrialized economies due to Volkian society's {{wp|egalitarian}} values. The federal minimum wage was raised to Ӄ30.00 an hour ($15.00 SHD) in early 2020, and many of Volkia's provinces have minimum wages that exceed the federal standard. Olyutorsk Oblast has the highest minimum wage, with a 2021 provincial law setting it at Ӄ37.50 an hour ($18.75 SHD). Volkia has a progressive federal income tax rate with relatively complex tax laws, with much of the tax burden falling on corporations and the highest individual earners. Most provinces levy income tax as well, but are typically significantly less than the federal tax rate. Some provinces, such as Kologorsk Oblast, Orlik Oblast, and Yekartovsk Oblast, have no provincial income tax; these provinces rely on income from their natural resources.
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===Transport===
[[File:Volkian Federal Highway Route Marker.png|thumb|139x139px|An example of the federal highway shield, designating Federal Highway 12.|left]]
Volkia's roadways are utilized mostly by internal cargo and passenger traffic, and as of 2015 totaled about 620,000 miles. The Volkian federal highway system is known colloquially as the Шоссе (''[[Shosse]])''. It is officially known as the Федеральная система автомобильных дорог (''Federal'naya sistema avtomobil'nykh dorog,'' abbreviated FSAD''),'' which translates as "federal highway system." It connects the major cities and is marked by
The main international passenger gateway is [[Volkgoroda International Airport]], which handled about 30 million passengers in 2015. [[
The majority of international cargo shipments are handled at Volkia's ports. Major sea ports of Volkia include Izumrud, Volsk, [[Shipunovo]], [[Korkino]], and [[Zuyevka]] which are located on the [[Sea of Itur]] and the [[Volkian Sea]]. In 2015 the country owned over 1,600 merchant marine ships. Icebreakers keep the northernmost ports of the country open year round. Ferry services connect mainland Volkia to its island possessions.
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=== Tourism ===
[[File:Aurora in northern Volkia.jpg|thumb|169x169px|right|Auroras attract tens of thousands of visitors to northern Volkia every year.]]
Tourism in Volkia grossed $78.5 billion in 2018 with an increase of 4% from the previous year. Of this, $19.9 billion (41%) came from foreign tourism. In 2018 there were 21.8 million overnight stays of domestic tourists and 12.7 million stays of foreign tourists. Much of the growth can be attributed to increasing globalization of the country and increasing awareness. Yasteria is still the largest market for foreign tourists, though the biggest growth came from [[Borea]] and [[Aurora]]. Tourism contributes roughly 1.8% to Volkia's GDP.▼
[[File:Petrenko Theater.jpg|left|thumb|205x205px|The Petrenko Theater, located in [[Volkgoroda]].]]
▲Tourism in Volkia grossed $78.5 billion in 2018 with an increase of 4% from the previous year. Of this, $19.9 billion (41%) came from foreign tourism. In 2018 there were 21.8 million overnight stays of domestic tourists and 12.7 million stays of foreign tourists. Much of the growth can be attributed to increasing globalization of the country and increasing awareness. Yasteria is still the largest market for foreign tourists, though the biggest growth came from [[Borea]] and [[Aurora]]. Tourism contributes roughly 1.8% to Volkia's GDP.
Tourist attractions in Volkia include the natural landscape found throughout the country as well as urban attractions. Volkia is covered with thick pine and conifer forests, hills, and lakes. Mountains are present in the eastern areas of the country. There are 35 [[List of national parks of Volkia|national parks]] present throughout Volkia from [[Shimanovsk Oblast|Shimanovsk Oblast's]] shores on the [[Gulf of Itur]] to [[Kurilsk Territory|Kurilsk Territory's]] frozen tundra in the north. Outdoor activities include skiing, snowboarding, golf, yachting, lake cruises, hiking, kayaking, among others. Bird-watching is a favorite of those fond of avifauna, though hunting and fishing are also widely popular. Moose, hare, and deer are common game while trout, pike, and perch are common freshwater game fish. Cod, salmon, and flounder are common saltwater game fish.
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== Demographics==
===Population ===▼
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}}According to the 2020 National Census the total population of Volkia is 80,641,743. The population density in 2020 was estimated to be 149.5/sq mi (57.74/km2). Volkia's population has an average age of 39.8. The 2020 National Census revealed that 21,549,479, or 26.72% of the population, lives in one of the 20 largest cities. ▼
▲===Population ===
▲''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''
▲According to the 2020 National Census the total population of Volkia is 80,641,743. The population density in 2020 was estimated to be 149.5/sq mi (57.74/km2). Volkia's population has an average age of 39.8. The 2020 National Census revealed that 21,549,479, or 26.72% of the population, lives in one of the 20 largest cities.
Volkia's population has always been concentrated in center and south of the country, a phenomenon which became more pronounced with urbanization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The capital and largest city, [[Volkgoroda]], is located in the center of the country and had a population of 3,218,215 in 2020. About 80% of Volkian citizens live in urban areas (including suburbs); about half of those reside in cities over 50,000. In 2020, 86 incorporated places had populations over 100,000. There are six cities with populations greater than one million, one of which with a population over three million and one with a population over two million. Of Volkia's 20 largest cities, 16 of them are located in the southern half of the country.
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Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2002, though same-sex civil unions with the same rights as traditional marriage had been performed since 1987. Same-sex marriages today have the same rights as heterosexual couples; same-sex couples are also allowed to adopt with the same requirements as heterosexual couples. According to the 2020 National Census, there are approximately 700,000 same-sex married couples in Volkia, according to the 2020 National Census.
Women were traditionally considered "homemakers" and thus did not often work outside of the home. As laws were passed granting women more rights, such as the right to vote and equal pay legislation, more and more women began working outside the home and challenging the traditional gender roles. Today, the majority of women work outside the home and also earn a majority of bachelor's degrees. Additionally, the Legal Abortion Act of
The teen pregnancy rate is 14 per 1,000 women. In 2020, the average age at first birth was 26 and 39.2% of births were to unmarried women. The total fertility rate (TFR) was estimated for 2020 to be at about 2.25 births per woman.
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[[File:Volkian language.png|thumb|300x300px|[[Volkian language|Volkian]] is the national and official language.]]''See also: [[Volkian language]]''
According to the constitution, the official language of Volkia is [[Volkian language|Volkian]]. Roughly 79.3 million, or 98.5% of the population aged five years and older, spoke only Volkian at home in 2020. While Volkian is by far the dominant language in the country, Volkians are becoming increasingly multilingual due to globalization. Roughly
The Volkian Government does not regulate the choice of language in publications by individuals but requires the state to operate in Volkian. Print media, public notices, road signs, and state services are provided in Volkian.
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Volkia's healthcare system dates from the Liberal governments of the 1930s and 1940s. Since the mid-1930s, provisions and reforms strengthened and overhauled the system to transform it into the robust {{Wp|universal healthcare}} system that is in place today. In 2020, Volkia spent 12.6% of its GDP on healthcare. Approximately 82% of health expenditures are covered by government funded agencies while the remaining 18% are privately funded.
Generally speaking, healthcare is mostly free for Volkian citizens and residents, and totally free for people suffering from {{Wp|chronic diseases}} such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, or hepatitis. Lupines tend to have slightly shorter lifespans than humans, though thanks to medical advancements and a dramatic decrease in inter-lupine violence Volkia's life expectancy has increased nearly 20 years since the 1930s. Today it now matches or exceeds that of other developed nations. As of 2020, the average life expectancy at birth is
In 2020, the principal cause of death was cardiovascular disease, at 39%. Obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases are on the rise within Volkia, with the government citing these as major health issues. A study in 2020 showed 53% of the adult population was overweight or obese. The number of {{Wp|musculoskeletal diseases}} and cancers are increasing as well, although the cancer prognosis has improved.
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The vast majority of Volkian students attend a public school, 82% of the total students in Volkia. An additional 10% of children attend nonsectarian private schools while 5% are enrolled in a parochial school. Approximately 3% of Volkia's children are homeschooled.
Most of the universities in Volkia are public institutions run by either the federal or provincial governments, and students are permitted to study without fee payment. Some universities may charge small fees for administrative costs; these are typically private universities. The general requirement for entrance to a university is a high school diploma or equivalent, like the HSAET. [[Volkgoroda State University]] is the oldest university in Volkia as well as one of the world's oldest, established in 1478. Some 89% of Volkia's university students attend a public university.
Of Volkians aged 25 and older, 89.8% graduated high school, 55.2% attended some college, 37.5% earned a bachelor's degree, and 15.1% earned graduate degrees. The basic literacy rate is 99%.
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Every year on a federal holiday, non-essential federal government offices are closed, stock trading is suspended, and every federal worker is paid for the holiday. This typically applies to provincial government offices as well. As a general rule, banks, schools, and businesses may be closed as well; this is not required.
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|{{nowrap|Second Monday in July}} <br> (Biennial) ||Election Day <br> (День выборов) ||Public holiday held every two years for purposes of federal elections; many businesses are closed or have shortened hours to allow Volkian workers time to vote. The next federal elections are scheduled to be held on July 11, 2022.
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