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''Main Article: [[Administrative divisions of Volkia]]''

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====

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.

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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. Provinces may pass their own laws, ~~though~~ federal law is ~~considered~~ the ~~supreme~~ law.

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 as long as they do not conflict with a current federal law. If a federal law contradicts a provincial law when it is passed, the federal law supersedes the provincial law. When conflicts arise regarding these situations, provinces have the right to request the Federal Supreme Court to step in.

====Federal City====

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==Economy ==

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[[File:Korona Symbol.png|thumb|right|150x150px|The [[Volkian korona|korona]] (Ӄ) is the official currency of Volkia.]][[File:Izumrud.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Izumrud is a major shipping port of Volkia.]]Volkia has a {{wp|mixed economy}}, which has resulted in a prosperous capitalist {{wp|welfare state}} with a combination of {{wp|free market}} activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. This was influenced first by liberal and socialist governments in the late 1920-30s and fully implemented by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic administrations]] starting in 1972. Public healthcare is free and parents receive 40 weeks of paid parental leave. Volkia also guarantees its workers a minimum of 30 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 10 public holidays). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, with 66% of the population aged 15-74 employed. Nearly 8% of the population aged 18-65 receives a disability pension and 25% of the labor force are employed by the government. The vast majority of workers are unionized, totaling nearly 73% of the labor force in 2020.

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Volkia has a {{wp|mixed economy}}, which has resulted in a prosperous capitalist {{wp|welfare state}} with a combination of {{wp|free market}} activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. This was influenced first by liberal and socialist governments in the late 1920-30s and fully implemented by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic administrations]] starting in ~~1973~~. Public healthcare is free and parents receive 40 weeks of paid parental leave. Volkia also guarantees its workers a minimum of 30 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 10 public holidays). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, with 66% of the population aged 15-74 employed. Nearly 8% of the population aged 18-65 receives a disability pension and 25% of the labor force are employed by the government. The vast majority of workers are unionized, totaling nearly 73% of the labor force in 2020.

The wage difference between the lowest paid worker and the CEO of most companies has been kept relatively low compared to other industrialized economies due to Volkian society's {{wp|egalitarian}} values.

The wage difference between the lowest paid worker and the CEO of most companies has been kept relatively low compared to other industrialized economies due to Volkian society's {{wp|egalitarian}} values. The federal minimum wage was raised to Ӄ30.00 an hour ($15.00 SHD) in early 2020, and many Volkia's provinces have minimum wages that exceed the federal standard. Volkia has a progressive federal tax rate with relatively complex tax laws, with much of the tax burden falling on corporations and the highest individual earners. Some provinces levy taxes as well, but are typically significantly less than the federal tax rate. Some provinces, such as Kologorsk Oblast, Orlik Oblast, and Yekartovsk Oblast, have no provincial tax rates. Instead, these provinces make much of their income from mineral extraction.

Volkia has a highly skilled {{wp|workforce}}, low levels of {{wp|corruption}}, and a relatively high level of innovation. The service sector contributes approximately 68% of the total GDP, industry 30.5%, tourism 1.8%, and agriculture 1.5% as of 2019. Volkia holds significant {{wp|timber}}, mineral ({{wp|iron}}, {{wp|chromium}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|nickel}}, and {{wp|gold}}), and freshwater resources. Forestry, paper factories, agriculture, and mines are important for rural residents and the national economy. The [[Greater Volkgoroda]] area generates more than a quarter of Volkia's GDP. [[File:Izumrud.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Izumrud is a major shipping port of Volkia.]]The state maintains large ownership positions in key industries such as the forestry sector ([[Kirishi Group]]), mining sector ([[Vyska Group]]), hydroelectric energy ([[Volkiya Hydro]]), natural gas sector ([[VorkutaGas]]), Volkia's largest bank ([[Volkia Union Bank|VSB]]), and the largest telecommunications provider ([[Volktel]]). The government controls roughly 25% of the stock values at the Volkgoroda Stock Exchange through these large companies. When non-listed companies are included, the state has an even higher share in ownership. Volkia is a major shipping nation and controls a sizable {{wp|merchant fleet}}, with over 1,600 Volkian owned vessels.

Volkia has a highly skilled {{wp|workforce}}, low levels of {{wp|corruption}}, and a relatively high level of innovation. The service sector contributes approximately 68% of the total GDP, industry 30.5%, tourism 1.8%, and agriculture 1.5% as of 2019. Volkia holds significant {{wp|timber}}, mineral ({{wp|iron}}, {{wp|chromium}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|nickel}}, and {{wp|gold}}), and freshwater resources. Forestry, paper factories, agriculture, and mines are important for rural residents and the national economy. The [[Greater Volkgoroda]] area generates more than a quarter of Volkia's GDP.

The state maintains large ownership positions in key industries such as the forestry sector ([[Kirishi Group]]), mining sector ([[Vyska Group]]), hydroelectric energy ([[Volkiya Hydro]]), natural gas sector ([[VorkutaGas]]), Volkia's largest bank ([[Volkia Union Bank|VSB]]), and the largest telecommunications provider ([[Volktel]]). The government controls roughly 25% of the stock values at the Volkgoroda Stock Exchange through these large companies. When non-listed companies are included, the state has an even higher share in ownership. Volkia is a major shipping nation and controls a sizable {{wp|merchant fleet}}, with over 1,600 Volkian owned vessels.

Around 91% have a mobile phone and 88.4% have internet connection in their home. Cities and towns are encouraged to build their own broadband networks with technical and financial assistance from the federal government and Volktel.

===Agriculture===

[[File:Farm in Volkia.jpg~~|left~~|thumb|200x200px|A farm near Zarevo, [[Vladinsk Oblast]]]]

[[File:Farm in Volkia.jpg|thumb|200x200px|A farm near Zarevo, [[Vladinsk Oblast]]]]

Roughly 45% of Volkia's land is dedicated for agricultural uses. For the most part Volkia's agriculture has been efficient and productive when compared to farming in neighboring countries. Agriculture in Volkia has been characterized by the northern climate and self-sufficiency in most major agricultural products. Large farms are responsible for the majority of agricultural goods produced, though small, family owned plots still play a major role in the growth of Volkian agriculture. Agriculture's share of GDP has declined in recent years when compared to other industries.

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 ''Main Article: [[Administrative divisions of Volkia]]''
 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====
 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.
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 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. Provinces may pass their own laws, though federal law is considered the supreme law.
+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 as long as they do not conflict with a current federal law. If a federal law contradicts a provincial law when it is passed, the federal law supersedes the provincial law. When conflicts arise regarding these situations, provinces have the right to request the Federal Supreme Court to step in.
 ====Federal City====
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 ==Economy ==
+[[File:Korona Symbol.png|thumb|right|150x150px|The [[Volkian korona|korona]] (Ӄ) is the official currency of Volkia.]][[File:Izumrud.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Izumrud is a major shipping port of Volkia.]]Volkia has a {{wp|mixed economy}}, which has resulted in a prosperous capitalist {{wp|welfare state}} with a combination of {{wp|free market}} activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. This was influenced first by liberal and socialist governments in the late 1920-30s and fully implemented by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic administrations]] starting in 1972. Public healthcare is free and parents receive 40 weeks of paid parental leave. Volkia also guarantees its workers a minimum of 30 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 10 public holidays). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, with 66% of the population aged 15-74 employed. Nearly 8% of the population aged 18-65 receives a disability pension and 25% of the labor force are employed by the government. The vast majority of workers are unionized, totaling nearly 73% of the labor force in 2020.
-[[File:Korona Symbol.png|thumb|right|210x210px|The [[Volkian korona|korona]] (Ӄ) is the official currency of Volkia.]]
-Volkia has a {{wp|mixed economy}}, which has resulted in a prosperous capitalist {{wp|welfare state}} with a combination of {{wp|free market}} activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. This was influenced first by liberal and socialist governments in the late 1920-30s and fully implemented by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic administrations]] starting in 1973. Public healthcare is free and parents receive 40 weeks of paid parental leave. Volkia also guarantees its workers a minimum of 30 days paid vacation (20 paid days off, 10 public holidays). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, with 66% of the population aged 15-74 employed. Nearly 8% of the population aged 18-65 receives a disability pension and 25% of the labor force are employed by the government. The vast majority of workers are unionized, totaling nearly 73% of the labor force in 2020.
-The wage difference between the lowest paid worker and the CEO of most companies has been kept relatively low compared to other industrialized economies due to Volkian society's {{wp|egalitarian}} values.
+The wage difference between the lowest paid worker and the CEO of most companies has been kept relatively low compared to other industrialized economies due to Volkian society's {{wp|egalitarian}} values. The federal minimum wage was raised to Ӄ30.00 an hour ($15.00 SHD) in early 2020, and many Volkia's provinces have minimum wages that exceed the federal standard. Volkia has a progressive federal tax rate with relatively complex tax laws, with much of the tax burden falling on corporations and the highest individual earners. Some provinces levy taxes as well, but are typically significantly less than the federal tax rate. Some provinces, such as Kologorsk Oblast, Orlik Oblast, and Yekartovsk Oblast, have no provincial tax rates. Instead, these provinces make much of their income from mineral extraction.
-Volkia has a highly skilled {{wp|workforce}}, low levels of {{wp|corruption}}, and a relatively high level of innovation. The service sector contributes approximately 68% of the total GDP, industry 30.5%, tourism 1.8%, and agriculture 1.5% as of 2019. Volkia holds significant {{wp|timber}}, mineral ({{wp|iron}}, {{wp|chromium}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|nickel}}, and {{wp|gold}}), and freshwater resources. Forestry, paper factories, agriculture, and mines are important for rural residents and the national economy. The [[Greater Volkgoroda]] area generates more than a quarter of Volkia's GDP. [[File:Izumrud.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Izumrud is a major shipping port of Volkia.]]The state maintains large ownership positions in key industries such as the forestry sector ([[Kirishi Group]]), mining sector ([[Vyska Group]]), hydroelectric energy ([[Volkiya Hydro]]), natural gas sector ([[VorkutaGas]]), Volkia's largest bank ([[Volkia Union Bank|VSB]]), and the largest telecommunications provider ([[Volktel]]). The government controls roughly 25% of the stock values at the Volkgoroda Stock Exchange through these large companies. When non-listed companies are included, the state has an even higher share in ownership. Volkia is a major shipping nation and controls a sizable {{wp|merchant fleet}}, with over 1,600 Volkian owned vessels.
+Volkia has a highly skilled {{wp|workforce}}, low levels of {{wp|corruption}}, and a relatively high level of innovation. The service sector contributes approximately 68% of the total GDP, industry 30.5%, tourism 1.8%, and agriculture 1.5% as of 2019. Volkia holds significant {{wp|timber}}, mineral ({{wp|iron}}, {{wp|chromium}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|nickel}}, and {{wp|gold}}), and freshwater resources. Forestry, paper factories, agriculture, and mines are important for rural residents and the national economy. The [[Greater Volkgoroda]] area generates more than a quarter of Volkia's GDP.
+The state maintains large ownership positions in key industries such as the forestry sector ([[Kirishi Group]]), mining sector ([[Vyska Group]]), hydroelectric energy ([[Volkiya Hydro]]), natural gas sector ([[VorkutaGas]]), Volkia's largest bank ([[Volkia Union Bank|VSB]]), and the largest telecommunications provider ([[Volktel]]). The government controls roughly 25% of the stock values at the Volkgoroda Stock Exchange through these large companies. When non-listed companies are included, the state has an even higher share in ownership. Volkia is a major shipping nation and controls a sizable {{wp|merchant fleet}}, with over 1,600 Volkian owned vessels.
 Around 91% have a mobile phone and 88.4% have internet connection in their home. Cities and towns are encouraged to build their own broadband networks with technical and financial assistance from the federal government and Volktel.
 ===Agriculture===
-[[File:Farm in Volkia.jpg|left|thumb|200x200px|A farm near Zarevo, [[Vladinsk Oblast]]]]
+[[File:Farm in Volkia.jpg|thumb|200x200px|A farm near Zarevo, [[Vladinsk Oblast]]]]
 Roughly 45% of Volkia's land is dedicated for agricultural uses. For the most part Volkia's agriculture has been efficient and productive when compared to farming in neighboring countries. Agriculture in Volkia has been characterized by the northern climate and self-sufficiency in most major agricultural products. Large farms are responsible for the majority of agricultural goods produced, though small, family owned plots still play a major role in the growth of Volkian agriculture. Agriculture's share of GDP has declined in recent years when compared to other industries.

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