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Valerica, officially the most serene republic of Valerica is an Auroran country, located in the continent's southern shore. It shares a border with [[Axdel]] to the west, [[Great Morstaybishlia]] to the north and [[Rosalica]] to the east. The capital, though not largest city is Baecca. Other major cities include Lieca, Serraca and Morlca. As of 2018 it's populations is 17 million, most of which speak Valerican language. [[wikipedia:Frisian Languages |Valeric]] is related to [[wikipedia:English Language|Staynish language]], though the two are not mutually intelligible. |
Valerica, officially the most serene republic of Valerica is an Auroran country, located in the continent's southern shore, traditionally known as Uspria. It shares a border with [[Axdel]] to the west, [[Great Morstaybishlia]] to the north and [[Rosalica]] to the east. The capital, though not largest city is Baecca. Other major cities include Lieca, Serraca and Morlca. As of 2018 it's populations is 17 million, most of which speak Valerican language. [[wikipedia:Frisian Languages |Valeric]] is related to [[wikipedia:English Language|Staynish language]], though the two are not mutually intelligible. |
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Supreme legislative authority is held by 211-member unicameral parliament, known as the congress. Most executive powers are wielded by the cabinet, known as the council, and it's head the [[serenissimo]]. After each Congress election, the parties negotiate among themselves on forming a new council, which then has to be approved with simple majority by the Congress. |
Supreme legislative authority is held by 211-member unicameral parliament, known as the congress. Most executive powers are wielded by the cabinet, known as the council, and it's head the [[serenissimo]]. After each Congress election, the parties negotiate among themselves on forming a new council, which then has to be approved with simple majority by the Congress. |
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Revision as of 07:37, 17 May 2020
The Most Serene Republic of Valerica | |
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 Flag of the Republic of Valerica | |
Motto: To be serene is to prosper | |
Anthem: "The Flower of dawn rises" | |
 Location of Valerica (dark green) | |
| Location | Map Location of Valerica (dark green) |
| Capital | Baecca |
| Largest city | Lieca |
| Official languages | Valeric |
| Recognised regional languages | Staynish Axdan language |
| Ethnic groups (2016) | 85,3% Human 14,6% Elf 0.1% unspecified |
| Demonym(s) | Valer, Valerican |
| Government | parliamentary Republic |
| Laur Ve Hollen | |
| Area | |
• Total | 223,465 km2 (86,280 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 17 000 000 |
• Density | 76/km2 (196.8/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $595 billion |
• Per capita | $35,000 |
| Gini (2018) | 0.36 low |
| SDI (2018) | 0.92461 very high |
| Currency | Kirib (♅/KRB) |
| Time zone | UTC |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+7 to +11 (Morstaybishlian Summer Time) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Driving side | the Right |
| Calling code | +76 |
| ISO 3166 code | VAL |
| Internet TLD | .val |
Valerica, officially the most serene republic of Valerica is an Auroran country, located in the continent's southern shore, traditionally known as Uspria. It shares a border with Axdel to the west, Great Morstaybishlia to the north and Rosalica to the east. The capital, though not largest city is Baecca. Other major cities include Lieca, Serraca and Morlca. As of 2018 it's populations is 17 million, most of which speak Valerican language. Valeric is related to Staynish language, though the two are not mutually intelligible.
Supreme legislative authority is held by 211-member unicameral parliament, known as the congress. Most executive powers are wielded by the cabinet, known as the council, and it's head the serenissimo. After each Congress election, the parties negotiate among themselves on forming a new council, which then has to be approved with simple majority by the Congress.
History
The fall of Kingdom of Valeria forced parts of it's population to migrate south to modern day Valerica, to avoid enemy rule. The fall also inherently broke Valerian Feudalism, with migration and resettlement equalling distribution of wealth. This newfound equality allowed the mending of wounds to begin between old elven masters and their now free serfs. In Valerica the wave of migrants led to overpopulation of cities, which in turn caused large scale starvation within the barren lands. As a result the size of cities fell drastically, sparing only a few larger ones, and countless new villages were born around areas where keeping of livestock or small scale farming was possible. Still the are needed outside help to maintain it's population. To this end Valerica has always had to find some trade good they were able to produce, in order to secure outside footshipments.
Initially gold and copper was found to be the solution. Though those veins soon ran out in but a century's time. Then by the time of industrialisation, Valerica was found to be rich in coal and soon countless mines dotted the land
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Cuisine
Two pieces of Valerican cuisine are widely known all over Aurora. The popular Funnel Cake is a traditional dish, usually enjoyed during birthday celebrations and the annual spring festivals. Outside of Valerica it's mainly found in carnivals and fairs. It is normally made in early spring to empty last year's honey stock and make more space for the new one, though it is also made at the first harvest of honey.
The other distinct cuisine being the Long Drink. Unlike the Funnel cake, this bewerage dates it roots only to 1950s. It refers to a mixed drink made from gin and, most commonly, grapefruit soda, although other long drink flavours include cranberry and lime. Whlist it only has a limited standing outside Valerica, within the country, it is available in both stores and restaurants, usually on draught