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|demonym = [[Valkyrian people (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | |demonym = [[Valkyrian people (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | ||
|government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | |government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | ||
|leader_title1 = [[ | |leader_title1 = [[Jarl and jarlskona of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Jarl(skona)]] | ||
|leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] | |leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] | ||
|leader_title2 = [[ | |leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Prime Minister]] | ||
|leader_name2 = [[ | |leader_name2 = [[Steve Bennett (Pacifica)|Steve Bennett]] | ||
|legislature = ''[[Storting of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Stortinget]]'' | |legislature = ''[[Storting of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Stortinget]]'' | ||
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|time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time (Pacifica)|CCT]] (mainland)<br />[[Cordilian Eastern Time (Pacifica)|CET]] ( | |time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time (Pacifica)|CCT]] (mainland)<br />[[Cordilian Eastern Time (Pacifica)|CET]] (Fjernøy) | ||
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'''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' ([[Valkyrian language|Valkyrian]]: ''Republikken Valkyria''), is a country in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]] that encompasses both [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[ | '''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' ([[Valkyrian language|Valkyrian]]: ''Republikken Valkyria''), is a country in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]] that encompasses both [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Fjernøy (Pacifica)|Fjernøy]], which were countries independent of each other until their [[Unification of Qvait and Fjernøy (Pacifica)|merger]] in 2016. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
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=== Pre-unification === | === Pre-unification === | ||
{{See also|History of Qvait (Pacifica)|History of | {{See also|History of Qvait (Pacifica)|History of Fjernøy (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]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]], encompassing [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[ | The territory of Valkyria is located in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]], encompassing [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Fjernøy (Pacifica)|Fjernøy]], the former of which is considered the [[mainland]]. The mainland of the country is bordered by mountains and features a coastline that connects to the [[South Pacific Ocean (Pacifica)|South Pacific Ocean]]. Meanwhile, Fjernøy is further north of the mainland and part of the Rainbow Islands. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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{{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== 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)}} | ||
{{Cities | {{Cities | ||
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| sub10 =[[Euron, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Euron]] | | sub10 =[[Euron, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Euron]] | ||
| 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 Monteros, 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 === | ||
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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. | 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 | 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 === | ||
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=== Military === | === Military === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian Defence Forces (Pacifica)}} | {{Main|Valkyrian Defence Forces (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 [[Fjernøy dollar (Pacifica)|Fjernøy dollar]] after the unification of Qvait and Fjernøy. 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 === | ||
Revision as of 00:08, 28 July 2022
The Valkyrian Republic Republikken Valkyria (Valkyrian) | |
|---|---|
.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 |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 61,482,379 |
| Currency | Valkyrian vekt (VKT) |
| Time zone | CCT (mainland) CET (Fjernøy) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (CE) |
| 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 Fjernøy, which were countries independent of each other until their merger in 2016.
Etymology
History
Pre-unification
Contemporary history
Geography
Location and borders
The territory of Valkyria is located in Cordilia and the Rainbow Islands, encompassing Qvait and Fjernøy, the former of which is considered the mainland. The mainland of the country is bordered by mountains and features a coastline that connects to the South Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, Fjernøy is further north of the mainland and part of the Rainbow Islands.
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 Monteros, 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
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 Fjernøy dollar after the unification of Qvait and Fjernøy. 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.