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While the Social Democratic Union is considered dominant in Volkian politics, there are still strongholds of other political parties. [[Southern Volkia]] is widely considered to be a Social Democrat stronghold, while [[Northern Volkia]] tends to lean towards the Conservative Party and Monarchist Union. The west heavily supports Liberal candidates, though Social Democratic, Socialist, and Green candidates are often ranked highly on ballots from [[Western Volkia|the western provinces]].
While the Social Democratic Union is considered dominant in Volkian politics, there are still strongholds of other political parties. [[Southern Volkia]] is widely considered to be a Social Democrat stronghold, while [[Northern Volkia]] tends to lean towards the Conservative Party and Monarchist Union. The west heavily supports Liberal candidates, though Social Democratic, Socialist, and Green candidates are often ranked highly on ballots from [[Western Volkia|the western provinces]].


Social Democrat [[Yuliya Surkova]] was reelected in the [[2020 Volkian presidential election]] after three rounds of counting and has served as the [[List of presidents of Volkia|20th president of Volkia]] since 2017. Leadership in the [[Federal Council (Volkia)|Federal Council]] includes [[Vice President of Volkia|Vice President]] [[Vladimir Burmakin]], Majority Leader Yefim Luzhkov, and Minority Leader Viktoriya Titova. [[Chamber of Deputies (Volkia)|Chamber of Deputies]] leaders include Speaker of the Chamber Stefania Nevzorova, Majority Leader Boris Sukhanov, and Minority Leader Stepan Maksimov.
Social Democrat [[Yuliya Surkova]] was reelected in the [[2020 Volkian presidential election]] after three rounds of counting and has served as the [[List of presidents of Volkia|20th president of Volkia]] since 2016. Leadership in the [[Federal Council (Volkia)|Federal Council]] includes [[Vice President of Volkia|Vice President]] [[Vladimir Burmakin]], Majority Leader Yefim Luzhkov, and Minority Leader Viktoriya Titova. [[Chamber of Deputies (Volkia)|Chamber of Deputies]] leaders include Speaker of the Chamber Stefania Nevzorova, Majority Leader Boris Sukhanov, and Minority Leader Stepan Maksimov.


In the 66th National Assembly, the Federal Council and the Chamber of Deputies is controlled by the Social Democratic Union. The Federal Council consists of 44 Social Democrats, 11 Conservatives, 11 Liberals, six Socialists, and six Greens. The Chamber of Deputies consists of 258 Social Democrats, 66 Conservatives, 50 Liberals, 47 Socialists, 37 Greens, 11 Monarchists, and three independents. The Naitonal Assembly meets in the National Assembly Building, located in [[Volkgoroda]].
In the 66th National Assembly, the Federal Council and the Chamber of Deputies is controlled by the Social Democratic Union. The Federal Council consists of 44 Social Democrats, 11 Conservatives, 11 Liberals, six Socialists, and six Greens. The Chamber of Deputies consists of 258 Social Democrats, 66 Conservatives, 50 Liberals, 47 Socialists, 37 Greens, 11 Monarchists, and three independents. The Naitonal Assembly meets in the National Assembly Building, located in [[Volkgoroda]].
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Volkia is a federation comprised of 25 provinces, a [[Volkgoroda|federal city]], and one territory. Provinces are further divided into districts while the federal city of [[Volkgoroda]] is divided into wards for administrative purposes.
Volkia is a federation comprised of 25 provinces, a [[Volkgoroda|federal city]], and one territory. Provinces are further divided into districts while the federal city of [[Volkgoroda]] is divided into wards for administrative purposes.
====Provinces====
====Provinces====
The country's 26 provinces (''oblasts'') are the principal political divisions. Each province holds jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory and shares sovereignty with the [[Federal government of Volkia|federal government]]. They are subdivided into districts (''raions'') and further divided into municipalities. Generally speaking Volkia can be grouped into three regions: [[Northern Volkia]], [[Southern Volkia]], and [[Western Volkia]]. Provinces have certain rights and obligations that are defined in the [[Constitution of Volkia|Volkian constitution]].
The country's 25 provinces (''oblasts'') are the principal political divisions. Each province holds jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory and shares sovereignty with the [[Federal government of Volkia|federal government]]. They are subdivided into districts (''raions'') and further divided into municipalities. Generally speaking Volkia can be grouped into three geographic regions: [[Northern Volkia]], [[Southern Volkia]], and [[Western Volkia]]. Provinces have certain rights and obligations that are defined in the [[Constitution of Volkia|Volkian constitution]] and have a certain degree of autonomy.


Provinces are afforded all power not delegated to the federal government in accordance with the constitution and may freely organize their local governments and ratify their own constitutions. Each province also owns and maintains their own natural and financial resources, though the federal government does own land and resources in each province; this amount varies across the provinces. Each province has a bicameral legislature, organized in a similar fashion to the federal legislature.
Provinces may freely organize their local governments and ratify their own constitutions so long as they are in line with the requirements of the federal constitution. Each province also owns and maintains their own natural and financial resources, though the federal government does own land and resources in each province; this amount varies across the provinces. Each province has a bicameral legislature, organized in a similar fashion to the federal legislature.


The constitution mandates that the provinces must maintain a representative, republican style of government and obey the constitution. Provinces may not unilaterally secede from the federation and they must remain subordinate to the federal government. Provinces are also forbidden from making war, engaging in their own foreign relations, or printing and issuing currency.
The constitution mandates that the provinces must maintain a representative, republican style of government and obey the constitution. Provinces may not unilaterally secede from the federation and they must remain subordinate to the federal government. Provinces are also forbidden from making war, engaging in their own foreign relations, or printing and issuing currency. Provinces may pass their own laws, though federal law is considered the supreme law.


====Federal City====
====Federal City====
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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Mt Belyzub.jpg|thumb|Mt. Belyzub is the tallest mountain in Volkia, standing at 11,002 ft (3,353 m) and is the centerpiece of the Belyzub National Park.]]
[[File:Mount Kanchelski.png|thumb|Mount Kanchelski is the tallest mountain in Volkia and one of the tallest in [[Itur]], standing at 10,052 ft.]]
''Main article: [[Geography of Volkia]]''
''Main article: [[Geography of Volkia]]''


Volkia's core territory is situated on the western half of [[Itur]], and the archipelago of [[Kurilsk Archipelago|Kurilsk]] to the north is also part of the republic. Lying between latitudes 50° and 70°, and longitudes 60° and 90°, Volkia is one of Urth's northernmost countries. The capital city, Volkgoroda, is one of the world's northernmost capitals. The positioning of Volkia has afforded it a large, rugged coastline containing numerous bays, inlets, and fjords. To the east, Volkia is bordered by South Hills and Kurikia.
Volkia's core territory is situated on the western half of [[Itur]], and the archipelago of [[Kurilsk Archipelago|Kurilsk]] to the north is also part of the republic. Lying between latitudes 50° and 70°, and longitudes 60° and 90°, Volkia is one of Urth's northernmost countries. The capital city, Volkgoroda, is one of the world's northernmost capitals. The positioning of Volkia has afforded it a large, rugged coastline containing numerous bays, inlets, and fjords. To the east, Volkia is bordered by South Hills and Kurikia.


Volkia's landscape varies greatly, with the country experiencing elevations ranging from under 600 feet to over 6,000 feet. Much of Volkia is over 1,000 feet, notably in the east, while large swaths of the country's interior are near sea level. Volkia's east contains a great deal of natural features caused by prehistoric glaciers and also contains the [[Velikiye Steny]]. This mountain range is home to the highest point in Volkia, Mount Belyzub, which is 11,002 ft (3,353 m) above sea level.
Volkia's landscape varies greatly, with the country experiencing elevations ranging from under 600 feet to over 6,000 feet. Much of Volkia is over 1,000 feet, notably in the east, while large swaths of the country's interior are near sea level. Volkia's east contains a great deal of natural features caused by prehistoric glaciers and also contains the [[Velikiye Steny]]. This mountain range is home to the highest point in Volkia, Mount Kanchelski, which is 10,052 ft (3,064 m) above sea level.


The number of islets and islands across Volkia are estimated to be some 5,712 (including those in lakes). Two of the largest islands in Volkia are [[Shimanovsk Island|Shimanovsk]] and [[Khorovstrov Island|Khorovstrov]], which make up [[Shimanovsk Oblast]]. The Kurilsk Archipelago are the northernmost islands in Volkia and support a subarctic climate.
The number of islets and islands across Volkia are estimated to be some 3,812 (including those in lakes). Two of the largest islands in Volkia are [[Shimanovsk Island|Shimanovsk]] and [[Khorovstrov Island|Khorovstrov]], which make up [[Shimanovsk Oblast]]. The Kurilsk Archipelago are the northernmost islands in Volkia and support an arctic tundra climate.


Volkia has over 1,500 lakes, most of them being very small while the largest is Clearwater Lake in the north of the country. The country's landscape is also home to many rivers, the longest of them being the Wolf, Tar, and Pine Rivers.
Volkia has over 850 lakes, most of them being very small while the largest is Clearwater Lake in the north of the country. The country's landscape is also home to many rivers, the longest of them being the Wolf, Tar, and Pine Rivers.


Volkia's land is largely made up of {{Wp|granite}} and {{Wp|gneiss}} rock, but {{Wp|slate}}, {{Wp|limestone}}, and {{Wp|sandstone}} are also common. Significant natural resources include iron ore, coal, potash, timber, uranium, copper, natural gas, salt, and nickel. The lowest levels of elevation in Volkia contain marine deposits, and several large fossils have been uncovered in these areas. Due to prevailing westerlies and warm sea currents from the Sea of Itur, Volkia experiences higher temperatures and more precipitation than expected at such high latitudes, especially along the country's western coast.
Volkia's land is largely made up of {{Wp|granite}} and {{Wp|gneiss}} rock, but {{Wp|slate}}, {{Wp|limestone}}, and {{Wp|sandstone}} are also common. Significant natural resources include iron ore, coal, potash, timber, uranium, copper, natural gas, salt, and nickel. The lowest levels of elevation in Volkia contain marine deposits, and several large fossils have been uncovered in these areas. Due to prevailing westerlies and warm sea currents from the Sea of Itur, Volkia experiences higher temperatures and more precipitation than expected at such high latitudes, especially along the country's western coast.


Due to the wide variety in varied topography and climate, Volkia hosts some of the most diverse habitats in Itur. There are roughly 75,000 species in Volkia and its adjacent waters (excluding bacteria and viruses). The Volkian marine shelf ecosystem is considered highly productive.
Due to the wide variety in varied topography and climate, Volkia hosts some of the most diverse habitats in Itur. There are roughly 70,000 species in Volkia and its adjacent waters (excluding bacteria and viruses). The Volkian marine shelf ecosystem is considered highly productive.
===Climate===
===Climate===
[[File:Lopatino beach.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Lopatino Oblast's beaches are a favorite summer getaway spot for Volkians.]][[File:Volkia Biomes.png|thumb|left|227x227px|{{wp|Köppen climate classification}} types of Volkia.]]
[[File:Lopatino beach.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Lopatino Oblast's beaches are a favorite summer getaway spot for Volkians.]][[File:Volkia Biomes.png|thumb|left|227x227px|{{wp|Köppen climate classification}} types of Volkia.]]
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