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=== Tourism ===
[[File:Aurora in northern Volkia.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Auroras attract tens of thousands of visitors to northern Volkia every year.]]
Tourism in Volkia grossed Ӄ40$48.5 billion Inin 2018 with an increase of 94% from the previous year. Of this, Ӄ16$19.69 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 31.28% to Volkia's GDP, making it comparable to forestry.
 
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 northern reaches 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 Oblast|Kurilsk Oblast'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.
 
Volkia's urban areas also host numerous cultural events and activities. Volkgoroda's tourist attractions include the [[Temple of the Forest]], the Petrenko Theater, and the Volkian Museum of HIstory. [[Sretensk]] in [[Lopatino Oblast]] hosts the annual Sretensk Folk Festival, and the medieval old towns of [[Kursavka]], [[Gergiyevsk]], and [[Okha]] attract thousands of visitors.
== Demographics==
===Population ===
verified
2,298

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