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{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|conventional_long_name = The Valkyrian Republic | |conventional_long_name = The Valkyrian Republic | ||
|native_name = | |native_name = ''Republikken Valkyria'' ([[Valkyrian language (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]]) | ||
|common_name = | |common_name = <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks, captions, and to produce a default iso3166 code)--> | ||
|image_flag = Valkyrian flag ( | |image_flag = Valkyrian flag (2022).svg | ||
|alt_flag = Flag of Valkyria | |alt_flag = Flag of Valkyria | ||
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|national_motto = "''[[Fred, frihet og demokrati (Pacifica)|Fred, frihet og demokrati]]''" | |national_motto = "''[[Fred, frihet og demokrati (Pacifica)|Fred, frihet og demokrati]]''" | ||
|englishmotto = Peace, Freedom, and Democracy | |englishmotto = Peace, Freedom, and Democracy | ||
|national_anthem = | |national_anthem = | ||
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|image_map = | |image_map = <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg--> | ||
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|image_map2 = | |image_map2 = <!--Another map, if required--> | ||
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|map_caption2 = | |map_caption2 = <!--Caption to place below second map--> | ||
|capital = [[Ravneby | |capital = [[Ravneby (Pacifica)|Ravneby]] | ||
|coordinates = | |coordinates = <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} --> | ||
|largest_city = | |largest_city = [[Gullkysten (Pacifica)|Gullkysten]] | ||
|largest_settlement_type = | |largest_settlement_type = city | ||
|largest_settlement = | |largest_settlement = | ||
|official_languages = [[Valkyrian language|Valkyrian]] | |official_languages = [[Valkyrian language (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | ||
|national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | |national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | ||
|regional_languages = [[ | |regional_languages = [[Eyjamenn language (Pacifica)|Eyjamenn]]<br />[[Fjellspråk language (Pacifica)|Fjellspråk]]<br />[[Läntinen language (Pacifica)|Läntinen]] | ||
|languages_type = | |languages_type = <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional--> | ||
|languages = | |languages = <!--Languages of the further type--> | ||
|languages_sub = | |languages_sub = <!--Is this further type of language a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")--> | ||
|languages2_type = | |languages2_type = <!--Another further type of language--> | ||
|languages2 = | |languages2 = <!--Languages of this second further type--> | ||
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|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)--> | |ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)--> | ||
|ethnic_groups_ref = | |ethnic_groups_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)--> | ||
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|religion_year = | | 93% [[Valrissi (Pacifica)|Valrissi]] ([[State religion|official]]) | ||
|religion_ref = | | 7% [[Religion in Valkyria (Pacifica)|Others]]}} | ||
|demonym = [[Valkyrian people (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | |religion_year = 2022 | ||
|government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | |religion_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)--> | ||
|leader_title1 = [[ | |demonym = [[Valkyrian people (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | ||
|leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] | |government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | ||
|leader_title2 = [[ | |leader_title1 = [[Jarl and jarlskona of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Jarlskona]] | ||
|leader_name2 = [[ | |leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] | ||
|legislature = [[ | |leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Prime Minister]] | ||
|leader_name2 = [[Steve Bennett (Pacifica)|Steve Bennett]] | |||
|legislature = ''[[Storting of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Stortinget]]'' | |||
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|sovereignty_note = | |sovereignty_note = | ||
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|established_date1 = | |established_date1 = <!--Date of first key event--> | ||
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|established_date2 = | |established_date2 = <!--Date of second key event--> | ||
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|area_rank = | |area_rank = | ||
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|area_km2 = | |area_km2 = 429,645 | ||
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|population_estimate_rank = | |population_census = 103,482,379 | ||
|population_estimate_year = | |population_census_year = 2020 | ||
|population_census = | |population_density_km2 = 240.9 | ||
|population_census_year = 2020 | |population_density_sq_mi = | ||
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|Gini = | |Gini = <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)--> | ||
|Gini_ref = | |Gini_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)--> | ||
|Gini_rank = | |Gini_rank = | ||
|Gini_year = | |Gini_year = | ||
|HDI_year = | |HDI_year = <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year--> | ||
|HDI = | |HDI = <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)--> | ||
|HDI_change = | |HDI_change = <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year--> | ||
|HDI_rank = | |HDI_rank = | ||
|HDI_ref = | |HDI_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)--> | ||
|currency = [[Valkyrian vekt (Pacifica)|Valkyrian vekt]] | |currency = [[Valkyrian vekt (Pacifica)|Valkyrian vekt]] | ||
|currency_code = VKT | |currency_code = VKT | ||
|time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time (Pacifica)|CCT]] | |time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time (Pacifica)|CCT]] | ||
|utc_offset = | |utc_offset = −2 | ||
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|date_format = {{abbr|dd|day}}/{{abbr|mm|month}}/{{abbr|yyyy|year}} ([[Common Era|CE]]) | |date_format = {{abbr|dd|day}}/{{abbr|mm|month}}/{{abbr|yyyy|year}} ([[Common Era|CE]]) | ||
|electricity = | |electricity = 230 V–50 Hz | ||
|drives_on = right | |drives_on = right | ||
|cctld = [[.va]] | |cctld = [[.va]] | ||
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|patron_saint = | |patron_saint = <!--Use patron_saints for multiple--> | ||
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|alt_map3 = | |alt_map3 = <!--alt text for third map position--> | ||
|footnote_a = | |footnote_a = <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above--> | ||
|footnote_b = | |footnote_b = <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above--> | ||
<!--......--> | <!--......--> | ||
|footnote_h = | |footnote_h = <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above--> | ||
|footnotes = | |footnotes = <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' ([[Valkyrian language|Valkyrian]]: '' | '''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' ([[Valkyrian language (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]]: ''Republikken Valkyria''), is a country in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]] that encompasses both [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Austurland (Pacifica)|Austurland]], which were countries independent of each other until their [[Reunification of Qvait and Austurland (Pacifica)|reunification]] in 2016. | ||
{{convert|429645|km2|mi2}} | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
{{Main|Name of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Name of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
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=== Pre-unification === | === Pre-unification === | ||
{{See also|History of Qvait (Pacifica)|History of | {{See also|History of Qvait (Pacifica)|History of Austurland (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Contemporary history === | === Contemporary history === | ||
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=== Location and borders === | === Location and borders === | ||
The territory of Valkyria is located in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia | The territory of Valkyria is located in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]], encompassing [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Austurland (Pacifica)|Austurland]]. The country is bordered by mountains and features a coastline that connects to the [[South Pacific Ocean (Pacifica)|South Pacific Ocean]]. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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=== Biodiversity === | === Biodiversity === | ||
{{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
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=== Urbanisation === | === Urbanisation === | ||
{{Main|List of cities and towns in Valkyria (Pacifica)|List of cities in Valkyria by population (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|List of cities and towns in Valkyria (Pacifica)|List of cities in Valkyria by population (Pacifica)}} | ||
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| pop10 =417,914 | | pop10 =417,914 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
{{Main|Politics of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Politics of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Government === | === Government === | ||
[[File:Felicity Jones (29582838166).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] is the incumbent [[ | [[File:Felicity Jones (29582838166).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] is the incumbent [[Jarl and jarlskona of Valkyria (Pacifica)|jarlskona of Valkyria]]]] | ||
Valkyria is a [[unitary state]] that features [[Devolution|devolved government]], and the [[Constitution of Valkyria (Pacifica)|national constitution]] enshrines the principles of [[republicanism]], [[parliamentary democracy]], and forms of [[direct democracy]]. The [[ | Valkyria is a [[unitary state]] that features [[Devolution|devolved government]], and the [[Constitution of Valkyria (Pacifica)|national constitution]] enshrines the principles of [[republicanism]], [[parliamentary democracy]], and forms of [[direct democracy]]. The ''[[Storting of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Stortinget]]'' is a [[unicameral]] legislature of Valkyria. [[Ragnarsborg Fortress (Pacifica)|Ragnarsborg Fortress]] is the [[Jarl and jarlskona of Valkyria (Pacifica)|jarl or jarlskona]]'s [[Seat (legal entity)|seat]] and [[official residence]], while the members of Parliament meet at [[Legislative Valkyria (Pacifica)|Legislative Valkyria]]. The [[Capital city|seat of government]] for most agencies is Ravneby, but some agencies are headquartered in Gullkysten or Árborg, depending on their function. | ||
The [[head of state]] is the | The [[head of state]] is the jarl or jarlskona, elected to serve a six-year term and can stand for unlimited re-election. While the officeholder holds responsibilities similar to a [[figurehead]] in other states, the jarl or jarlskona can either sign legislation or refer bills to the [[Constitutional Court of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Constitutional Court]] for [[judicial review]]. Otherwise, the jarl or jarlskona may return bills to Parliament for a fourth reading or submit five bills at most each year for national [[referendum]]s. The jarl or jarlskona also serves as the [[commander-in-chief]] of the [[Valkyrian Defence Forces (Pacifica)|Valkyrian Defence Forces]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Mark Kassen, Tony Cárdenas and Chris Evans (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Steve Bennett (Pacifica)|Steve Bennett]] is the incumbent [[Prime Minister of Valkyria (Pacifica)|prime minister of Valkyria]]]] | ||
The [[head of government]] is the [[ | The [[head of government]] is the [[Prime Minister of Valkyria (Pacifica)|prime minister of Valkyria]], elected by the Storting to exercise the national government's [[Executive (government)|executive power]] through the [[Cabinet of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Cabinet]]. The [[Legislature|legislative power]] of the national government is vested in the Parliament, members of which are [[direct election|elected directly]] and by [[mixed-member proportional representation]]. At the most, members of the Storting serve terms of three years before another election. | ||
While Valkyria is a [[multi-party system]] in which many political parties can win elections, national politics has seen a division between two [[Political alliance|blocs]] since 2017: the [[Alliance of Social Democrats (Pacifica)|Alliance of Social Democrats]] and the [[New Conservative Coalition (Pacifica)|New Conservative Coalition]] | While Valkyria is a [[multi-party system]] in which many political parties can win elections, national politics has seen a division between two [[Political alliance|blocs]] since 2017: the [[Alliance of Social Democrats (Pacifica)|Alliance of Social Democrats]] and the [[New Conservative Coalition (Pacifica)|New Conservative Coalition]]. | ||
=== Law === | === Law === | ||
{{Main|Law of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Law of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
Valkyria features a [[Civil law (legal system)|civil law system]] in which the Parliament or the people by national referendum creates or amends the law, and the [[Judiciary of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Courts of the Valkyrian Republic]] apply the law as written without [[judicial interpretation]]. The national constitution specifies multiple courts, each with their specialisations. The judiciary comprises [[General courts of Valkyria (Pacifica)|general courts]], [[Appellate courts of Valkyria (Pacifica)|appellate courts]], and three different [[courts of last resort]] depending on the type of litigation: the [[Supreme Court of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Supreme Court]] oversees civil and criminal cases, the [[Administrative Court of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Administrative Court]] handles eponymous cases, and the [[Constitutional Court of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Constitutional Court]] determines the constitutionality of laws and referendums. | |||
The [[Valkyrian National Police (Pacifica)|National Police]] enforces the law in Valkyria with assistance from the [[Valkyrian Gendarmerie (Pacifica)|Gendarmerie]] in circumstances where crimes occurred on government property or involved military personnel or during states of emergency. Headed by the [[Valkyrian National Chief of Police (Pacifica)|national chief]], the National Police have regional, sectional, and district subdivisions. In enforcing the law, the National Police sometimes cooperate with other government agencies such as the [[Intelligence Directorate-General (Pacifica)|Intelligence Directorate-General]] or [[SIEGE (Pacifica)|SIEGE]] as part of investigations, [[Police raid|raids]], or other operations. | |||
=== Foreign relations === | === Foreign relations === | ||
{{Main|Foreign relations of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Foreign relations of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
Valkyria is a member state of the [[World Forum (Pacifica)|World Forum]], [[League of Cordilia (Pacifica)|League of Cordilia]], and [[Alman Group (Pacifica)|Alman Group]]. | |||
=== Military === | === Military === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian Defence | {{Main|Valkyrian Defence Force (Pacifica)}} | ||
The military of | The military of Valkyria — known as the Valkyrian Defence Force — is composed of five branches with unique responsibilities: the [[Valkyrian Ground Forces (Pacifica)|Ground Forces]], [[Valkyrian Navy (Pacifica)|Navy]], [[Valkyrian Aerospace Force (Pacifica)|Aerospace Force]], [[Valkyrian Special Forces (Pacifica)|Special Forces]], and the [[Valkyrian Gendarmerie (Pacifica)|Gendarmerie]]. After the passage of the [[Expansion of Security Powers Act 2019 (Pacifica)|Expansion of Security Powers Act 2019]], a paramilitary organisation called [[SIEGE (Pacifica)|SIEGE]] was created in order to respond to the most important issues of national security. | ||
The commander-in-chief of the military is the | The commander-in-chief of the military is the jarl or jarlskona but only serves in this role as a ceremonial figurehead. Most of the day to day leadership is vested in the [[Valkyrian Minister of Defence (Pacifica)|minister of defence]] and, consequently, the prime minister. However, [[military policy]] is drafted by a fifteen-member body known as the [[Valkyrian Defence Council (Pacifica)|Valkyrian Defence Council]], which is comprised of five politicians, three top members of the [[Civil Service of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Civil Service]], and the seven members of the [[Defence Staff of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Defence Staff]]. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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The country maintains a highly skilled [[labour force]], many of whom are members of [[trade union]]s. The [[Tertiary sector of the economy|service sector]] comprises the vast majority of the Valkyrian economy at 76 per cent, with 23 per cent coming from the [[Secondary sector of the economy|industrial sector]], and 1 per cent being the [[Primary sector of the economy|agricultural sector]]. The economy is primarily led by [[information technology]], but features strong contributions from [[tourism]] and [[publishing]]. | The country maintains a highly skilled [[labour force]], many of whom are members of [[trade union]]s. The [[Tertiary sector of the economy|service sector]] comprises the vast majority of the Valkyrian economy at 76 per cent, with 23 per cent coming from the [[Secondary sector of the economy|industrial sector]], and 1 per cent being the [[Primary sector of the economy|agricultural sector]]. The economy is primarily led by [[information technology]], but features strong contributions from [[tourism]] and [[publishing]]. | ||
The currency of Valkyria is the [[Valkyrian vekt (Pacifica)|Valkyrian vekt]], renamed from the [[Pacific credit (Pacifica)|Pacific credit]] after the passage of [[Referendum 4 (2020, Pacifica)|Referendum 4 (2020)]]. The currency superseded the [[Pacific dollar (Pacifica)|Pacific dollar]] and the [[ | The currency of Valkyria is the [[Valkyrian vekt (Pacifica)|Valkyrian vekt]], renamed from the [[Pacific credit (Pacifica)|Pacific credit]] after the passage of [[Referendum 4 (2020, Pacifica)|Referendum 4 (2020)]]. The currency superseded the [[Pacific dollar (Pacifica)|Pacific dollar]] and the [[Austurland dollar (Pacifica)|Austurland dollar]] after the unification of Qvait and Austurland. When the currency was referred to as the Pacific credit, it was done so because it was intended to be used as part of a proposed [[Currency union|monetary union]]. | ||
=== Agriculture === | === Agriculture === | ||
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[[Category:Members of the World Forum (Pacifica)]] | [[Category:Members of the World Forum (Pacifica)]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the CPSC (Pacifica)]] | [[Category:Members of the CPSC (Pacifica)]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the League of Cordilia (Pacifica)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:26, 28 January 2024
The Valkyrian Republic Republikken Valkyria (Valkyrian) | |
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.svg) Flag | |
| Capital | Ravneby |
| Largest city | Gullkysten |
| Official languages | Valkyrian |
| Recognised regional languages | Eyjamenn Fjellspråk Läntinen |
| Religion (2022) | |
| Demonym(s) | Valkyrian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Kate Murphy | |
| Steve Bennett | |
| Legislature | Stortinget |
| Area | |
• Total | 429,645 km2 (165,887 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 103,482,379 |
• Density | 240.9/km2 (623.9/sq mi) |
| Currency | Valkyrian vekt (VKT) |
| Time zone | UTC−2 (CCT) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (CE) |
| Mains electricity | 230 V–50 Hz |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .va |
Valkyria, officially the Valkyrian Republic (Valkyrian: Republikken Valkyria), is a country in Cordilia and the Rainbow Islands that encompasses both Qvait and Austurland, which were countries independent of each other until their reunification in 2016. 429,645 square kilometres (165,887 sq mi)
Etymology
History
Pre-unification
Contemporary history
Geography
Location and borders
The territory of Valkyria is located in Cordilia, encompassing Qvait and Austurland. The country is bordered by mountains and features a coastline that connects to the South Pacific Ocean.
Climate
Biodiversity
Politics
Government
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Valkyria is a unitary state that features devolved government, and the national constitution enshrines the principles of republicanism, parliamentary democracy, and forms of direct democracy. The Stortinget is a unicameral legislature of Valkyria. Ragnarsborg Fortress is the jarl or jarlskona's seat and official residence, while the members of Parliament meet at Legislative Valkyria. The seat of government for most agencies is Ravneby, but some agencies are headquartered in Gullkysten or Árborg, depending on their function.
The head of state is the jarl or jarlskona, elected to serve a six-year term and can stand for unlimited re-election. While the officeholder holds responsibilities similar to a figurehead in other states, the jarl or jarlskona can either sign legislation or refer bills to the Constitutional Court for judicial review. Otherwise, the jarl or jarlskona may return bills to Parliament for a fourth reading or submit five bills at most each year for national referendums. The jarl or jarlskona also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Valkyrian Defence Forces.
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The head of government is the prime minister of Valkyria, elected by the Storting to exercise the national government's executive power through the Cabinet. The legislative power of the national government is vested in the Parliament, members of which are elected directly and by mixed-member proportional representation. At the most, members of the Storting serve terms of three years before another election.
While Valkyria is a multi-party system in which many political parties can win elections, national politics has seen a division between two blocs since 2017: the Alliance of Social Democrats and the New Conservative Coalition.
Law
Valkyria features a civil law system in which the Parliament or the people by national referendum creates or amends the law, and the Courts of the Valkyrian Republic apply the law as written without judicial interpretation. The national constitution specifies multiple courts, each with their specialisations. The judiciary comprises general courts, appellate courts, and three different courts of last resort depending on the type of litigation: the Supreme Court oversees civil and criminal cases, the Administrative Court handles eponymous cases, and the Constitutional Court determines the constitutionality of laws and referendums.
The National Police enforces the law in Valkyria with assistance from the Gendarmerie in circumstances where crimes occurred on government property or involved military personnel or during states of emergency. Headed by the national chief, the National Police have regional, sectional, and district subdivisions. In enforcing the law, the National Police sometimes cooperate with other government agencies such as the Intelligence Directorate-General or SIEGE as part of investigations, raids, or other operations.
Foreign relations
Valkyria is a member state of the World Forum, League of Cordilia, and Alman Group.
Military
The military of Valkyria — known as the Valkyrian Defence Force — is composed of five branches with unique responsibilities: the Ground Forces, Navy, Aerospace Force, Special Forces, and the Gendarmerie. After the passage of the Expansion of Security Powers Act 2019, a paramilitary organisation called SIEGE was created in order to respond to the most important issues of national security.
The commander-in-chief of the military is the jarl or jarlskona but only serves in this role as a ceremonial figurehead. Most of the day to day leadership is vested in the minister of defence and, consequently, the prime minister. However, military policy is drafted by a fifteen-member body known as the Valkyrian Defence Council, which is comprised of five politicians, three top members of the Civil Service, and the seven members of the Defence Staff.
Economy
Valkyria operates with a mixed economy that allows private enterprise, but features extensive government intervention and state enterprise in economic sectors that are deemed important to the welfare of the state. As such, government influence is strong in industries such as electricity, energy, and healthcare. The government also spends money on improving the infrastructure of the country when it comes to transport and telecommunication.
The country maintains a highly skilled labour force, many of whom are members of trade unions. The service sector comprises the vast majority of the Valkyrian economy at 76 per cent, with 23 per cent coming from the industrial sector, and 1 per cent being the agricultural sector. The economy is primarily led by information technology, but features strong contributions from tourism and publishing.
The currency of Valkyria is the Valkyrian vekt, renamed from the Pacific credit after the passage of Referendum 4 (2020). The currency superseded the Pacific dollar and the Austurland dollar after the unification of Qvait and Austurland. When the currency was referred to as the Pacific credit, it was done so because it was intended to be used as part of a proposed monetary union.