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|native_name = Волжская Федеративная Республика
|native_name = Волжская Федеративная Республика
|common_name = Volkia
|common_name = Volkia
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|national_motto = "Мы всегда свободны."
|national_motto = "Мы всегда свободны."
|englishmotto = "We are always free."
|englishmotto = "We are always free."
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|ethnic_groups = 45.1% [[Lupine|Southern lupine]] <br> 38.5% Northern lupine <br> 15.5% mixed <br> 0.9% other
|ethnic_groups = 98.4% [[Lupine|Volkian lupine]] <br> 0.9% [[Vulpine]] <br> 0.6% [[Human]] <br> 0.1% Other
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|demonym = Volkian
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|leader_title1 = [[President of Volkia|President]]
|leader_title1 = [[President of Volkia|President]]
|leader_name1 = [[Yuliya Surkova]]
|leader_name1 = [[Yuliya Surkova]]
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|sovereignty_type = {{wp|Sovereign state|Formation}}
|sovereignty_type = {{wp|Sovereign state|Formation}}
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|established_event1 = [[Grand Duchy of Volkgoroda|Grand Duchy]]
|established_event1 = Grand Duchy
|established_date1 = 365
|established_date1 = 365
|established_event2 = [[Grand Principality of Volkia|Grand Principality]]
|established_event2 = Grand Principality
|established_date2 = November 9, 1154
|established_date2 = November 9, 1154
|established_event3 = [[Tsardom of Volkia|Tsardom]]
|established_event3 = Kingdom
|established_date3 = July 8, 1577
|established_date3 = July 8, 1577
|established_event4 = [[Volkian Confederation|Confederation]]
|established_event4 = Federation
|established_date4 = August 10, 1883
|established_date4 = April 17, 1888
|established_event5 = Federation
|established_event5 = [[Constitution of Volkia|Current constitution]]
|established_date5 = April 17, 1888
|established_date5 = March 2, 1974
|established_event6 = [[Volkian Federal Constitution|Current constitution]]
|established_date6 = March 2, 1981
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|percent_water = 5.2%
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|area_label = Total
|area_label = Total
|population_estimate = 77,549,180
|population_estimate = 80,239,160
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|population_estimate_year = 2019
|population_estimate_year = 2019
|population_census = 67,035,478
|population_census = 75,464,183
|population_census_year = 2012
|population_census_year = 2012
|population_density_km2 = 55.52
|population_density_km2 = 57.45
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|GDP_nominal = $3.925 trillion
|GDP_nominal = $4.12 trillion
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|GDP_nominal_year = 2019 estimate
|GDP_nominal_year = 2020
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $49,968.69
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'''Volkia''' ([[Volkian language|Volkian]]: Волкия), officially the '''Volkian Federative Republic''' (Volkian: Волжская Федеративная Республика), is a country situated on the western part of the continent of [[Itur]], with a population of approximately 77.5 million as of 2019. [[Volkgoroda]] is the capital and largest city, followed by [[Mahigorod]].
'''Volkia''' ([[Volkian language|Volkian]]: Волкия), officially the '''Volkian Federative Republic''' (Volkian: Волжская Федеративная Республика), is a country situated on the western part of the continent of [[Itur]], with a population of approximately 80.2 million as of 2019. [[Volkgoroda]] is the capital and largest city; other major urban areas include [[Kursavka]], [[Georgiyevsk]], [[Volsk]], [[Zarinsk]], [[Likhoslavl]], [[Kataysk]], and [[Zuyevka]].


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. The [[Mahigan Sea]] lies to the north, the [[Iturian Sea]] to the southwest, and the [[Gulf of Itur]] to the south. Volkia includes 16 [[Subdivisions of Volkia|administrative divisions]] that span across an area of 1,396,000 square kilometers (539,268 sq mi) with a largely {{wp|Subarctic climate|boreal}} climate. The southern parts of the country are largely {{wp|Humid continental climate|hemiboreal}} while the northern parts of the country show characteristics of hemiboreal, boreal, and {{wp|polar climate|tundra}} climates.
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. The [[Mahigan Sea]] lies to the north, the [[Iturian Sea]] to the southwest, and the [[Gulf of Itur]] to the south. Volkia includes 26 [[Administrative divisions of Volkia|administrative divisions]] that span across an area of 1,396,000 square kilometers (539,268 sq mi) with a largely {{wp|Subarctic climate|boreal}} climate. The southern parts of the country are largely {{wp|Humid continental climate|hemiboreal}} while the northern parts of the country show characteristics of hemiboreal, boreal, and {{wp|polar climate|tundra}} climates.


Various [[lupine]] tribes have inhabited modern Volkia since antiquity. A region named Volkia was documented in about 200 AD. Lupines began migrating south and eastward around 250-300 AD. The current capital and largest city, [[Volkgoroda]], was founded during these migrations. By the 4th Century, lupine territories had come together to form the Grand Duchy of Volkgoroda. Volkgoroda continued to expand militarily and economically, eventually declaring the Grand Principality of Volkia in 1154. The Tsardom rose in 1578 following territorial acquisitions and growing dominance on the continent. The [[Lupine revolutions of 1880-1883]] led to significant democratic rights.
As the birthplace of the [[lupine]] species modern Volkia has been inhabited by various tribes since antiquity. The current capital and largest city, [[Volkgoroda]], was founded during a second set of migrations to the coasts as a stopping point in the 2nd Century. By the 4th Century, some lupine territories around Volkgoroda had been consolidated and formed the Grand Duchy of Volkgoroda. The Grand Duchy continued to expand militarily and economically, eventually declaring the Grand Principality of Volkia in 1154. The Kingdom of Volkia rose in 1578 following territorial acquisitions and growing economic and military dominance on the continent. The [[Volkian revolutions of 1884-1888]] led to significant democratic rights.


The monarchy fell in 1883 and was replaced briefly with a confederation of the former provinces of the kingdom. Internal threats convinced state leaders to reevaluate the relationship between the provinces. A federal government would end up replacing the weak confederation in 1888. Growing corruption and economic instability in the late 1960s and early 1970s destabilized the country, leading to widespread protests and the impeachment and conviction of President Mikhail Avenov. He and former President Nikolay Beskryostnov were later indicted and convicted on federal charges.
The monarchy was dismantled in 1888 and was replaced by a federation made up of the former provinces of the Kingdom of Volkia. Growing corruption and economic instability in the late 1960s and early 1970s destabilized the country, leading to widespread incidents of {{wp|civil resistance}} which resulted in the amendment of the [[Volkian Constitution|constitution]].


Today, the {{wp|sovereign state}} of Volkia is a {{wp|Federalism|federal}} {{wp|Constitutional republic|constitutional republic}} led by a {{wp|Presidential system|president}}. It is a highly developed nation with a very high standard of living, and maintains a strong social security and universal healthcare system, environmental protection, and tuition free university.
Today, the {{wp|sovereign state}} of Volkia is a {{wp|Federalism|federal}} {{wp|Constitutionalism|constitutional}} {{wp|republic}} led by a {{wp|Presidential system|president}}. It is a highly developed nation with a very high standard of living, and maintains a strong social security and universal healthcare system, environmental protection, and tuition free university.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Volkiya'' is derived from the name of the ancient [[Volkiplemeni]], one of four western [[Itur|Iturian]] [[lupine]] tribes (along with [[Yekarians]], [[Vyalovians]], and [[Orlikians]]) which formed the ethnic core of modern Volkians. ''Volkiya'' came into use to refer to the land populated by the Volkiplemeni which is part of modern day [[Zhukovsky Oblast]], [[Baksansky Oblast]], [[Abarsk Oblast]], and the Federal City of Volkgoroda in 1154 with the creation of the Grand Principality of Volkia. The name has since come to refer to the entirety of the Volkian state.

The first usage of ''Volkia'' dates back to roughly 200 AD.


==History==
==History==
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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 People's Council has 450 voting members, each representing an electoral district for a two year term. Seats are apportioned among the provinces by population every eight years. At the 16th National Census taken in 2012 [[Lakinsk Oblast]], the least populous province, had two representatives while [[Trakovaski Oblast]], the most populous province, had 43. The Federal Council has 48 voting members with each province and the federal territory having three, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Federal Council seats are up for election every other year.
The People's Council 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. 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 oblast and the federal territory having three, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Federal Council seats are up for election every other year.


The [[Supreme Federal Court of Volkia|Supreme Federal Court]], led by the Chief Justice of Volkia, has twelve members who serve for life. The Chief Justice is selected by the President and confirmed by the Federal Council.
The [[Supreme Federal Court of Volkia|Supreme Federal Court]], led by the [[Chief Justice of Volkia]], has twelve members who serve for life. The Chief Justice is selected by the President and confirmed by the Federal Council.


The oblast governments are structured in a roughly similar fashion. The 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.
The oblast governments are structured in a roughly similar fashion. The 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.
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''See Also: [[List of Volkian subdivisions by population]]''
''See Also: [[List of Volkian subdivisions by population]]''


Volkia is a federation comprised of fifteen provinces (oblasts) and one [[Volkgoroda Capital Territory|federal territory]]. Provinces are split into [[Raions of Volkia|raions]] for administrative purposes.
Volkia is a federation comprised of 25 oblasts and the [[Volkgoroda|Federal City of Volkgoroda]]. Provinces are further divided into [[Raions of Volkia|raions]] for administrative purposes while Volkgoroda is divided into wards.


Provinces hold all power not delegated to the federal government according to the [[Constitution of Volkia|Constitution]]. This means that they must have a representative, republican style of government, obey the Constitution, as well as remain subordinate to the federal government. They are not allowed to unilaterally secede from the federation. Beyond this, they are fully autonomous: they ratify their own constitutions, freely organize their local governments (in accordance with the Constitution), and own and manage their own natural and financial resources. Every province has a bicameral legislature, similar to that of the federal legislature.
Provinces hold all power not delegated to the federal government according to the [[Constitution of Volkia|Constitution]]. This means that they must have a representative, republican style of government, obey the Constitution, as well as remain subordinate to the federal government. They are not allowed to unilaterally secede from the federation. Beyond this, they are fully autonomous: they ratify their own constitutions, freely organize their local governments (in accordance with the Constitution), and own and manage their own natural and financial resources. Every province has a bicameral legislature, similar to that of the federal legislature.
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Every province and the capital territory receives three Councilmen in the Federal Council, as well as a set number of Deputies in the People's Council based upon population.
Every province and the capital territory receives three Councilmen in the Federal Council, as well as a set number of Deputies in the People's Council based upon population.


[[File:Laiatan political map color 1000px Redux.png|350px|center]]
[[File:Laiatan political map color 1000px Redux.png|400px|center]]


==Law enforcement, judiciary, and crime==
==Law enforcement, judiciary, and crime==
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|style="background: #E0EEEE; font-size:100%; text-align:center;" colspan="2" | '''Economic Indicators'''
|style="background: #E0EEEE; font-size:100%; text-align:center;" colspan="2" | '''Economic Indicators'''
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| '''Nominal GDP''' || $3.425 trillion <small>(Q2 2018)</small>
| '''Nominal GDP''' || $4.12 trillion <small>(Q1 2020)</small>
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| '''Real GDP growth''' || 2.5% <small>(Q4 2017)</small>
| '''Real GDP growth''' || 2.5% <small>(Q4 2019)</small>
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| '''CPI inflation''' || 1.9% <small>(February 2012 <br>- February 2013)</small>
| '''CPI inflation''' || 1.9% <small>(February 2012 <br>- February 2013)</small>
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| '''Employment-to-<br>population ratio''' || 70% <small>(April 2013)</small>
| '''Employment-to-<br>population ratio''' || 70% <small>(April 2013)</small>
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| '''Unemployment''' || 3.8% <small>(June 2018)</small>
| '''Unemployment''' || 4.1% <small>(June 2018)</small>
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| '''Labor force <br> participation rate''' || 81% <small>(June 2018)</small>
| '''Labor force <br> participation rate''' || 81% <small>(June 2018)</small>
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| '''Poverty''' || 5.8% <small>(2017)</small>
| '''Poverty''' || 5.2% <small>(2017)</small>
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Chemical products are the leading manufacturing field. It is a top producer of electrical and nuclear energy, as well as liquid natural gas, sulfur, phosphates, and salt. While agriculture accounts for just 2% of GDP, Laiatan is a top producer of wheat, rice and cotton. The National Statistics Service for Agriculture maintains agricultural statistics for products that include; wheat, rice, corn, cotton, oats and barley. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture provides livestock statistics regarding beef, poultry, pork, along with dairy products. The Mining Association of Laiatan provides data pertaining to coal and minerals that include; aluminium, beryllium, copper, lead, magnesium, zinc, titanium and others.
Chemical products are the leading manufacturing field. It is a top producer of electrical and nuclear energy, as well as liquid natural gas, sulfur, phosphates, and salt. While agriculture accounts for just 2% of GDP, Laiatan is a top producer of wheat, rice and cotton. The National Statistics Service for Agriculture maintains agricultural statistics for products that include; wheat, rice, corn, cotton, oats and barley. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture provides livestock statistics regarding beef, poultry, pork, along with dairy products. The Mining Association of Laiatan provides data pertaining to coal and minerals that include; aluminium, beryllium, copper, lead, magnesium, zinc, titanium and others.


Consumer spending comprises 71% of the Laiatanese economy in 2013. In August 2010, the Laiatanese labor force consisted of 44.5 million people. With 5.7 million people, government is the leading field of employment. The largest private employment sector is health care and social assistance, with 6.4 million people. About 52% of workers are unionized. Laiatan's federal government guarantees its workers with a minimum of 34 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 13 public holidays) and also guarantees its workers with 12 weeks of paid family leave.
Consumer spending comprises 71% of the Laiatanese economy in 2013. In August 2010, the Laiatanese labor force consisted of 44.5 million people. With 5.7 million people, government is the leading field of employment. The largest private employment sector is health care and social assistance, with 6.4 million people. About 72% of workers are unionized. Laiatan's federal government guarantees its workers with a minimum of 34 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 13 public holidays) and also guarantees its workers with 12 weeks of paid family leave.


===Agriculture===
===Agriculture===
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===Population===
===Population===
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|title=<center>Races in Laiatan</center>
|title=<center>Races in Volkia (2019 est.)</center>
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}}According to the 2012 census, the total population of Laiatan is 67,035,478. The 2014 population was estimated to be 69,179,772, while the 2017 estimate is 72,347,070. The population density in 2012 was estimated to be 124.3/sq mi (48/km2).
}}According to the 2012 census the total population of Volkia is 75,464,183. As of December 2019 Volkia's population is estimated to be 80,239,160. The population density in 2012 was estimated to be 148.8/sq mi (57.45/km2).


The birthrate in 2012 was 16 per 1,000. Its population growth rate is positive at 1.2%.
The birthrate in 2012 was 16 per 1,000. Its population growth rate is positive at 1.2%.


Laiatan's population is mostly comprised of the [[Lupine|lupine]] (99.1% of the population), which is divided into two ethnic groups (Northern and Southern lupines) recognized by the Laiatanese federal government. The non-Lupine races that inhabit Laiatan include [[Vulpine|vulpines]] and {{wp|humans}}.
Volkia's population is mostly comprised of the [[Lupine|lupine]], while minority races include [[Vulpine|vulpines]] and {{wp|humans}}.


About 85% of Laiatanese citizens live in urban areas (including suburbs); about half of those reside in cities with populations over 50,000. In 2012, 89 incorporated places had populations over 100,000. There are three metropolitan areas with populations greater than five million. Of the 25 fastest-growing metro areas, 17 are located in the north.
About 85% of Volkian citizens live in urban areas (including suburbs); about half of those reside in cities with populations over 50,000. In 2012, 89 incorporated places had populations over 100,000. There are six metropolitan areas with populations greater than one million. Of the 25 fastest-growing metro areas, 16 are located in the north and nine are located in Shimanovsk Oblast.

===Largest cities===
''Main article: [[List of cities and towns in Volkia by population]]''

According to the 2012 Volkian National Census, 25.43% of the country's population lives in one of the nation's top 20 largest cities.
{{Largest cities of Volkia}}


===Family structure===
===Family structure===
As of 2006, 52% of Laiatanese citizens were married, 5% were widowed, 10% were divorced, and 30% had never been married. Women now mostly work out of the home and earn a majority of bachelor's degrees.
As of 2012, 54% of Volkian citizens were married, 6% were widowed, 10% were divorced, and 30% had never been married. Women now mostly work outside of the home and earn a majority of bachelor's degrees.


The teen pregnancy rate is 17 per 1,000 women. Abortion is legal throughout the country thanks to the Abortion Legality Act of 1982, which prevented provinces from taking steps to prevent women from having abortions. The law also placed a federal ban on abortions after the 22nd week, except in cases of maternal health, rape, incest, and fetal defects. The abortion rate has been falling in recent years, the ratio being 132 abortions per 1,000 live births in 2008. In 2015, the average age at first birth was 24 and 37.8% of births were to unmarried women.
The teen pregnancy rate is 15 per 1,000 women. Abortion is legal throughout the country thanks to the Legal Abortion Act, which was signed into law in 1982. The abortion rate has been falling in recent years, the ratio being 132 abortions per 1,000 live births in 2008. In 2015, the average age at first birth was 24 and 37.8% of births were to unmarried women.


The total fertility rate (TFR) was estimated for 2013 at 2.36 births per woman. Adoption in Laiatan is common and relatively easy from a legal point of view. Same-sex marriage is legal nationwide and it is legal for same-sex couples to adopt. Polygamy is illegal throughout the country.
The total fertility rate (TFR) was estimated for 2013 at 2.36 births per woman. Adoption in Laiatan is common and relatively easy from a legal point of view. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since 1987 and it is legal for same-sex couples to adopt. Polygamy is illegal throughout the country.


===Language===
===Language===
''See also: [[Laiatanese language]]''
''See also: [[Volkian language]]''


[[Laiatanese language|Laiatanese]] is the only official national language of Laiatan. In 2012, roughly 65.6 million, or 98% of the population aged five years and older, spoke only Laiatanese at home. {{wp|English|Codexian}} is the second most spoken language, [[Unonian]] being the third. The learning of Laiatanese is a requirement for naturalization. Citizenship is only granted to those who have a firm grasp on the language, increasing the number of people who speak the language.
[[Volkian language|Volkian]] is the only official national language of Volkia. In 2012, roughly 65.6 million, or 98% of the population aged five years and older, spoke only Volkia at home. {{wp|English|Codexian}} is the second most spoken language, [[Unonian]] being the third. The learning of Volkian is a requirement for naturalization.

Laiatanese is the official language of every province, though several recognize minority languages - such as Unonian in [[Arovmoy]], where nearly 65% of all vulpines in Laiatan live.


===Religion===
===Religion===
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|title=<center>Religion in Laiatan</center>
|title=<center>Religion in Volkia</center>
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''See also: [[Mahitou]]''
''See also: [[Mahitou]]''


The Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion and forbids the Federation Assembly from passing any laws that goes against this protection. By far, the lupine religion of [[Mahitou]] is the most commonly practiced religion in Laiatan, with 96% of the population stating they practice the religion. Other religions are practiced in Laiatan, including {{wp|Christianity}}, {{wp|Islam}}, and other major world religions. There's also a small percentage of people with no religion, though these are mostly within the human populations.
The Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion and forbids the Federation Assembly from passing any laws that violates this protection. By far, the lupine religion of [[Mahitou]] is the most commonly practiced religion in Volkia, with 98% of the population stating they practice the religion. The human religions of {{wp|Christianity}} and {{wp|Islam}} are practiced in minority human populations within Volkia, and additionally a small number of people consider themselves irreligious.

Very few lupines follow Vayan Catholicism, though it is not unheard of. Some vulpines also follow the traditionally lupine Mahitou; some are accepting of this practice while others are not. These arguments stem from the fact that the lupine is explicitly mentioned in religious texts while vulpines are not, especially in texts discussing the idea of 'Paradise' or ''Mahiparadies''.

Despite this, the head of the Mahitou religion - the ''[[Mahitou#Stareyshina|Stareyshina]]'' has not denounced non-lupine practitioners of the religion, instead, encouraging their participation.


===Health===
===Health===
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