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The president is elected by popular vote for a four year term (eligible for a second term, but not a third term).
The president is elected by popular vote for a four year term (eligible for a second term, but not a third term).


The Chamber of Deputies has 472 voting members, each representing an electoral district for a two year term. Seats are apportioned among the provinces by population every eight years and, if necessary, seats are added to the Chamber of Deputies. Seats are added, if necessary, following the conclusion of the National Census that occurs every eight years. At the 16th National Census taken in 2012 [[Kurilsk Oblast]], the least populous province, had one representative while Zhukovsky Oblast, the most populous province, had 34. The Federal Council has 78 voting members with each province having three, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Federal Council seats are up for election every other year.
The Chamber of Deputies has 472 voting members, each representing an electoral district for a two year term. Seats are apportioned among the provinces by population every eight years and, if necessary, seats are added to the Chamber of Deputies. At the conclusion of the 17th National Census taken in 2020, [[Kologorsk Oblast]], the least populous province, received seven people's deputies while [[Olyutorsk Oblast]], the most populous, received 38. The Federal Council has 78 voting members with each province having three, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Federal Council seats are up for election every other year.


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 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.
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|[[Khivlyar Oblast]]|| Beryozovka || 3,049,652
|[[Khivlyar Oblast]]|| Beryozovka || 3,049,652
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|[[Kologrosk Oblast]]|| Repyovka || 1,157,210
|[[Kologorsk Oblast]]|| Repyovka || 1,157,210
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|{{flagicon image|Kurilsk Flag.png}} [[Kurilsk Territory]]|| Bakaly || 45,813
|{{flagicon image|Kurilsk Flag.png}} [[Kurilsk Territory]]|| Bakaly || 45,813
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===Population ===
===Population ===
''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''{{bar box
''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''{{bar box
|title=<center>Races in Volkia (2020 est.)</center>
|title=<center>Ethnic groups in Volkia (2020)</center>
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According to the 2012 National Census the total population of Volkia is 75,464,183, with the population estimated to be 80,242,175 as of September 2020. The population density in 2012 was estimated to be 139.93/sq mi (54.03/km2), while in 2020 it was estimated to be 148.79/sq mi (57.45/km2). Volkia's population has an average age of 37.1. The 2012 National Census revealed that 21.63% of the country's population lives in one of the top 20 largest cities.
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 2012 National Census revealed that 21.63% of the country's population lives in one of the top 20 largest cities.


Volkia's population has always been concentrated in south and west 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. About 81% of Volkian citizens live in urban areas (including suburbs); about half of those reside in cities over 50,000. In 2012, 74 incorporated places had populations over 100,000. There are four metropolitan areas with populations greater than one million, one of which has a population of over three million. Of Volkia's 20 largest cities, 17 of them are located in the southern half of the country.
Volkia's population has always been concentrated in south and west 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. About 81% of Volkian citizens live in urban areas (including suburbs); about half of those reside in cities over 50,000. In 2012, 74 incorporated places had populations over 100,000. There are four metropolitan areas with populations greater than one million, one of which has a population of over three million. Of Volkia's 20 largest cities, 16 of them are located in the southern half of the country.


Nearly the entirety of Volkia's population is made up of [[Lupine|Volkian lupines]]. Minority races make up 1.3% of Volkia's population and include [[Vulpine|vulpines]] and {{wp|humans}}, who tend to live in the country's larger cities.
Nearly the entirety of Volkia's population is made up of [[Lupine|Volkian lupines]]. Minority races make up 0.6% of Volkia's population and include [[Vulpine|vulpines]] and {{wp|humans}}, who tend to live in the country's larger cities.


The country's largest urban area is located within [[Volkgoroda Oblast]].
The country's largest urban area is located around the capital city, [[Volkgoroda]].
{{Largest cities of Volkia}}
{{Largest cities of Volkia}}