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The country is a [[Wikipedia:Federation|federation]] and a [[Wikipedia:Presidential system|presidential]] [[Wikipedia:Constitutional republic|constitutional republic]], where the [[President of Volkia|president]] is both head of state and government. In the Volkian federalist system, citizens are subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. There is no proportional representation at the federal level, and it is very rare at lower levels. The Volkian Federative Republic is fundamentally structured as a [[Wikipedia:Multi-party system|multi-party]] [[Wikipedia:Representative democracy|representative democracy]], with the federal government composed of three branches that regulate each other by a system of [[Wikipedia:Separation of powers|checks and balances]]:

*[[President of Volkia|Executive]]: The [[President of Volkia|President]] is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the [[Volkian Defense Forces|Defense Forces]], can veto legislative bills before they become law, and appoints the Government of Volkia ([[Cabinet of Volkia|Cabinet]]) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.

*[[Federation Assembly|Legislative]]: The bicameral [[Federation Assembly]], made up of the [[Federal Council]] and the [[People's Council]], makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.

Volkia maintains diplomatic relations with nearly all independent nations, and hosts a multitude of foreign embassies in its capital. It is a largely {{wp|neutral country}}, though in recent years the country has participated in [[2014 Dverian War|military engagements]] near Volkian territory and is a founding member of the [[Kerilo Accord]]. Even so, the nation leans towards independence in foreign policy.

 

''Main article: [[Volkian Defense Forces]]''

 

Military service is voluntary, though [[Wikipedia:conscription|conscription]] may occur "when a crisis has overwhelmed the voluntary military force", through the [[Emergency Draft System]]. Forces can be rapidly deployed through the extensive transport aircraft fleet of the Air Force, or through the three aircraft carriers currently in service with the Navy.

In 2014 Volkia signed the Kerilo Accord, a military partnership with the nations of [[South Hills]], [[Vekaiyu]], and [[Listonia]] following the end of the [[2014 Dverian War]]. Following the establishment of the [[North Dveria|Republic of North Dveria]], the Defense Forces maintain an undisclosed number of troops in the country to assist and train the security forces.

 

 

''See Also: [[List of Volkian subdivisions by 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.

 

 

==Law enforcement, judiciary, and crime==

Law enforcement in Volkia is generally the responsibility of local police and sheriff's departments, with provincial police providing broader services. The [[Volkgoroda Metropolitan Police Department]], which serves the [[Volkgoroda]] metropolitan area, is the largest in the country. Federal agencies like the [[Federal Investigative Service]] (FSR) and the [[Narcotics Enforcement Agency]] (NPA) have specialized duties, including protecting civil rights, investigating federal and international crimes, national security, enforcing drug laws, and investigating drug offenses. At the federal level and in every province, the legal systems operate on {{wp|common law}}. Provincial courts conduct most criminal trials; federal courts handle certain designated crimes as well as certain appeals from the provincial criminal courts. Plea bargaining is very common; the vast majority of criminal cases in the country are settled by {{wp|plea bargain}} rather than {{wp|jury trial}}.

 

''Main article: [[Judiciary of Volkia]]''

 

 

==Geography==

 

The lowest point of elevation in Laiatan is the [[Green Basin]], located inside the [[Greenville Nature Preserve]], at -290 ft (-88.4 m) below sea level. The highest point is [[Vysoki Mountain]] at 16,985 ft (5,177 m) above sea level.

 

Much of southern Laiatan is agricultural. Heavy industry is also found in the center and north of the country, fueling the large population centers of the central region. The highest population density is in the center of the country, the location of many factories and job creators. [[Eis Island]] and [[Turnov Island]] are Laiatan's largest islands, which are part of the Kalskavo Island chain. [[Saphir Lake]] is the nation's largest lake.

===Climate===

In the {{wp|Köppen climate classification}}, the country is split into three climate zones. The majority of the country lays within the {{wp|Subarctic climate|boreal zone}}, characterized by warm summers and freezing winters. Within the country, the {{wp|temperateness}} varies considerably between the southern coastal regions and the extreme north, showing characteristics of {{wp|hemiboreal}}, boreal, and {{wp|polar climate|tundra climate}}.

The Laiatanese climate is suitable for cereal farming only in the southernmost regions, while the northern regions are suitable for {{wp|animal husbandry}}.

 

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===Agriculture===

The total area of cultivated land in Laiatan was estimated at 79,439 square miles (205,745 km2) in 2013. The production of meat has grown from 2.8 million tons in 2003 to 3.4 million tons in 2013.

 

 

===Energy===

 

In recent years, Laiatan has been described in the media as a major energy producer. The country has a large number of oil, natural gas and coal reserves, much of which still remains untapped. Laiatan is a major oil, natural gas and coal exporter, exporting the excess resources removed from the ground, making it completely energy independent. On 1 January 2011, per the ITO treaty, Laiatan announced it had begun shipment of 250,000 barrels of oil a day to Vulshain, with plans to increase that number to 500,000 barrels a day.

 

Major sea ports of Laiatan include [[Izmurod]], Sande, Mys, [[Rantza]], [[Priluk]], [[Yurmansk]], and [[Kalshgorod]], which are located on the [[Gulf of Itur]] and the [[Mahigan Sea]]. In 2008 the country owned 2,023 merchant marine ships.

The newest addition to the Laiatanese pipeline system was completed in June of 2014, which connected the Northern and Southern Pipeline Systems. The project also introduced several new tanker terminals, refineries and storage facilities along the coastlines of the country. This has helped expedite the refinery process and allows the country to hold more reserves.

 

Typically, major Laiatanese cities have well-developed systems of public transport, with the most common varieties of exploited vehicles being bus, trolleybus and tram. Most major Laiatanese cities have underground metros. The total length of metros in Laiatan is 750 miles (1,207 km). Volkgoroda Metro and Kosma Metro are the oldest in Laiatan, opened in 1925 and 1935 respectively. These two are among the fastest and busiest metro systems in the world, and are famous for rich decorations and unique designs of their stations, which is a common tradition on Laiatanese metros and railways.

 

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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.

 

The life expectancy in Laiatan is 78.6 years for males and 81.1 years for females. Laiatan has made many advancements in the healthcare industry, extending life expectancy nearly 20 years since the 1920s. The infant mortality rate is 2.9 deaths per 1,000 live births.

 

==Culture==

''Main article: [[Volkian culture]]''

 

Volkian cuisine widely uses meats, breads, vegetables, spices and pastas. Diversity in Volkian cuisine is high, and usually varies from region to region, though provincial differences also exist. However, thanks to the country unifying and the easing of movement between provinces, many foods spreading across the country. Foods that are "heavy" are common, though "lighter" meals do exist. Flavorful soups and stews include shchi, borsch, ukha, solyanka and okroshka. Smetana (a heavy sour cream) is often added to soups and salads. Pirozhki, blini and syrniki are native types of pancakes. Steaks and chicken breasts are popular centerpieces for meat dishes.

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