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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 northern reaches of Volkia dominated by
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.
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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. The absolute 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. The country experiences four distinct seasons and has a wide variety of climates. The northernmost part of Volkia experiences a subarctic climate, the west a temperate oceanic climate, and the south a humid continental climate.
Due to the wide variety in varied topography and climate, Volkia has 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 shelf marine ecosystem is considered highly productive and supports Volkia's fishing industry. [[File:Volkia Biomes.png|thumb|left|200px|{{wp|Köppen climate classification}} types of Volkia.]]
===Climate===
Volkia as a whole experiences a wide variety of different climates, ranging from oceanic maritime to subarctic. The western and southern coasts are fully exposed to the Sea of Itur's storm fronts and as such have more precipitation and milder winters than the country's north. Some areas around the Iturian Mountains are within a rain shadow, and as such receive less precipitation than the rest of the country.
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The highest temperature ever recorded was 113.3 °F (45.2 °C) in [[Sharlyk]] on July 1, 2018 and the lowest was -51.6 °F (-46.4 °C) in Erzin on January 12, 2002.
===Biodiversity ===
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