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[[File:Volkian Federal Highway Route Marker.png|thumb| |
[[File:Volkian Federal Highway Route Marker.png|thumb|139x139px|An example of the federal highway shield.|left]] |
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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 blue colored signs and their own numbering system. |
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 blue colored signs and their own numbering system. |
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| ⚫ | The main international passenger gateway is [[Volkgoroda International Airport]], which handled about 30 million passengers in 2015. [[Poltovka International Airport]] is the second largest airport, handling about 21 million passengers in 2015. The country has 32 major airports, though the total number of airports and airfields total over 250. The flag carrier and largest airline in Volkia, [[Air Volkia]], is based at Volkgoroda International and provides both domestic and international services. [[File:Volkgoroda International.jpg|thumb|235x235px|Terminal A at Volkgoroda International Airport, the largest airport in Volkia.]]The total length of common-used railway tracks exceeds 35,000 miles (56,327 km). Most of this railroad is electrified, and additionally there are more than 18,641 miles (30,000 km) of industrial non-common carrier lines. Like most of the world, Volkia uses the {{wp|standard gauge}} for their railroads. High speed rail serves most major cities, and plans are in place to expand the system. |
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[[File:Volkgoroda International.jpg|thumb|235x235px|Terminal A at Volkgoroda International Airport, the largest airport in Volkia.]] |
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| ⚫ | The main international passenger gateway is [[Volkgoroda International Airport]], which handled about 30 million passengers in 2015. [[Poltovka International Airport]] is the second largest airport, handling about 21 million passengers in 2015. The country has 32 major airports, though the total number of airports and airfields total over 250. The flag carrier and largest airline in Volkia, [[Air Volkia]], is based at Volkgoroda International and provides both domestic and international services. |
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The total length of common-used railway tracks exceeds 35,000 miles (56,327 km). Most of this railroad is electrified, and additionally there are more than 18,641 miles (30,000 km) of industrial non-common carrier lines. Like most of the world, Volkia uses the {{wp|standard gauge}} for their railroads. High speed rail serves most major cities, and plans are in place to expand the system. |
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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. |
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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[[File:Aurora in northern Volkia.jpg|thumb|169x169px|right|Auroras attract tens of thousands of visitors to northern Volkia every year.]] |
[[File:Aurora in northern Volkia.jpg|thumb|169x169px|right|Auroras attract tens of thousands of visitors to northern Volkia every year.]] |
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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. |
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. |
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[[File:Petrenko Theater.jpg|left|thumb| |
[[File:Petrenko Theater.jpg|left|thumb|205x205px|The Petrenko Theater, located in [[Volkgoroda]].]] |
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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. |
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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''See also: [[Major professional sports leagues in Volkia]]'' |
''See also: [[Major professional sports leagues in Volkia]]'' |
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[[File:Mishin Motors Arena.jpg|left|thumb|225x225px|Mishin Motors Arena, home of Birsk HC of the [[Volkian Hockey League]].]] |
[[File:Mishin Motors Arena.jpg|left|thumb|225x225px|Mishin Motors Arena, home of Birsk HC of the [[Volkian Hockey League]].]] |
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{{Wp|Ice hockey}} is Volkia's national sport and also considered to be the most popular sport. The [[Volkian Hockey League]] (VHL) is the country's top professional hockey league and one of Volkia's major professional sports leagues. It is also the only Volkian sports league to feature foreign teams. The VHL's championship tournament, known as the Polivanov Cup playoffs, are the most watched sports tournament in Volkia. The sport is popular even at the high school and collegiate levels. Various other sports are popular within Volkia, which include football, basketball, rugby, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and motorsports. While ice hockey is considered the most popular in terms of television audience, football is considered to be most played team sport in terms of number of players nationwide. |
{{Wp|Ice hockey}} is Volkia's national sport and also considered to be the most popular sport. The [[Volkian Hockey League]] (VHL) is the country's top professional hockey league and one of Volkia's major professional sports leagues. It is also the only Volkian sports league to feature foreign teams. The VHL's championship tournament, known as the Polivanov Cup playoffs, are the most watched sports tournament in Volkia. The sport is popular even at the high school and collegiate levels. Various other sports are popular within Volkia, which include football, basketball, baseball, rugby, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and motorsports. While ice hockey is considered the most popular in terms of television audience, football is considered to be most played team sport in terms of number of players nationwide. |
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[[File:Mitya Nekrasov 2011 Volkian Grand Prix.jpg|thumb|178x178px|Mitya Nekrasov on the Nemetsky stage of the 2011 Volkian Grand Prix]] |
[[File:Mitya Nekrasov 2011 Volkian Grand Prix.jpg|thumb|178x178px|Mitya Nekrasov on the Nemetsky stage of the 2011 Volkian Grand Prix]] |
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Football continues to grow in popularity in Volkia thanks to the [[Volkian Premier League]], which is the top football league in the country. The league has the highest average game attendance in Volkian sports, and the league's championship game brings in millions of television viewers every year. |
Football continues to grow in popularity in Volkia thanks to the [[Volkian Premier League]], which is the top football league in the country. The league has the highest average game attendance in Volkian sports, and the league's championship game brings in millions of television viewers every year. |
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