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''See Also: [[List of Volkian oblasts by population]]''
Volkia is a federation comprised of
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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[[File:Gray Wolf in northern Volkia.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The {{wp|gray wolf}}, Volkia's national animal]]
[[File:Golden Eagle on shore.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The {{wp|golden eagle}}, Volkia's national bird]]
The vast majority of Volkia falls under two ecoregions: the Iturian boreal and Yekarian mixed forests. Volkia's north is mostly covered by boreal forests from the northern regions of southern provinces to the north of [[Kologorsk Oblast]]. On the southern coast and within some of the interior, forests are generally characterized by mixed forests. In the extreme north, notably [[Norindzhik Oblast]] and [[Kurilsk
Volkia also has an extensive and diverse range of fauna. There are at least 70 native {{wp|mammal|mammalian}} species, 250 breeding bird species, over 75 fish species, and 15 reptile and frog species present today. Many of these species have migrated from neighboring countries thousands of years ago. Large and widely recognized mammal species found in Volkia are the {{wp|gray wolf|gray wolf}} (the national animal), {{wp|brown bear}}, {{wp|moose}}, and {{wp|wolverine}}. Some of the more striking birds include the {{wp|golden eagle}}, which is the national bird of Volkia, the {{wp|snowy owl}}, and the {{wp|gray heron}}. Of the more than 75 fish species, the {{wp|northern pike}}, {{wp|perch}}, {{wp|trout}}, and others are plentiful in Volkia's rivers and lakes. Fish present along the coast include {{wp|cod}}, {{wp|flounder}}, {{wp|turbot}}, and numerous others. {{wp|Atlantic salmon|Iturian salmon}} remains a favorite of {{wp|fly rod}} enthusiasts.
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[[File:Volkia Biomes.png|thumb|left|200px|{{wp|Köppen climate classification}} types of Volkia.]]Winters in southern Volkia (when mean daily temperature remains below 0 °C or 32 °F) are usually about 100 days long, and in the inland the snow typically covers the land from about late November to April, and on the coastal areas such as [[Izumrud]], snow often covers the land from late December to late March. Even in the south, the harshest winter nights can see the temperatures fall to −30 °C (−22 °F) although on coastal areas like Izumrud, temperatures below −30 °C (−22 °F) are very rare. Climatic summers (when mean daily temperature remains above 10 °C or 50 °F) in southern Volkia last from about late May to mid-September, and in the inland, the warmest days of July can reach over 35 °C (95 °F). Although much of Volkia lies on the {{wp|taiga}} belt, the southernmost coastal regions are sometimes classified as hemiboreal.
In northern Volkia, particularly in Norindzhik and Kurilsk, the winters are long and cold, while the summers are relatively warm but short. The most severe winter days in Norindzhik can see the temperature fall down to −45 °C (−49 °F). The winter of the extreme north lasts for about 200 days with permanent snow cover from about mid-October to early May. Summers in the north are quite short, only two to three months, but can still see maximum daily temperatures above 25 °C (77 °F) during heat waves. Parts of Norindzhik Oblast, Kologorsk Oblast, and all of Kurilsk
The Volkian climate is suitable for cereal farming in the southern regions, while the northern regions are suitable for {{wp|animal husbandry}}.
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Tourism in Volkia grossed $48.5 billion in 2018 with an increase of 4% from the previous year. Of this, $19.9 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 1.8% to Volkia's GDP.
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
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 old towns of [[Kursavka]], [[Georgiyevsk]], and [[Okha]] attract thousands of visitors.
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