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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 ~~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 green colored signs and their own numbering system. Provinces have their own internal highways as well and are generally marked by black and white signs with their own unique design and numbering system.

The main international passenger gateway is [[Volkgoroda International Airport]], which handled about 30 million passengers in 2015. [[Likhoslavl 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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=== Tourism ===

[[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.

[[File:Petrenko Theater.jpg|left|thumb|205x205px|The Petrenko Theater, located in [[Volkgoroda]].]]

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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.

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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===Population ===

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''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''{{bar box

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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.

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}}''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''

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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.

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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 ===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 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 green colored signs and their own numbering system. Provinces have their own internal highways as well and are generally marked by black and white signs with their own unique design and numbering system.
 The main international passenger gateway is [[Volkgoroda International Airport]], which handled about 30 million passengers in 2015. [[Likhoslavl 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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 === 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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 ===Population ===
+''Main article: [[List of cities in Volkia]]''{{bar box
-{{bar box
 |title=<center>Ethnic groups in Volkia (2020)</center>
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 {{bar percent|[[Vulpine]]|blue|0.5}}
 {{bar percent|Other|orange|0.4}}
+}}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.
-}}''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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