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|national_motto = "''[[Pris, Frigis, e Demokras]]''" | |national_motto = "''[[Pris, Frigis, e Demokras (Pacifica)|Pris, Frigis, e Demokras]]''" | ||
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|regional_languages = [[Valaska language|Valaska]]<br />[[Kamchuti language|Kamchuti]]<br />[[Erisgala langauge|Erisgala]] | |regional_languages = [[Valaska language (Pacifica)|Valaska]]<br />[[Kamchuti language (Pacifica)|Kamchuti]]<br />[[Erisgala langauge (Pacifica)|Erisgala]] | ||
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|demonym = [[Valkyrian people|Valkyrian]] | |demonym = [[Valkyrian people (Pacifica)|Valkyrian]] | ||
|government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | |government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[parliamentary republic]] | ||
|leader_title1 = [[President of Valkyria|President]] | |leader_title1 = [[President of Valkyria (Pacifica)|President]] | ||
|leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy]] | |leader_name1 = [[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] | ||
|leader_title2 = [[Chancellor of Valkyria|Chancellor]] | |leader_title2 = [[Chancellor of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Chancellor]] | ||
|leader_name2 = [[Stella Kaufman]] | |leader_name2 = [[Stella Kaufman (Pacifica)|Stella Kaufman]] | ||
|legislature = [[Parliament of Valkyria|Parliament]] | |legislature = [[Parliament of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Parliament]] | ||
|upper_house = [[Citizens Assembly of Valkyria|Citizens Assembly]] | |upper_house = [[Citizens Assembly of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Citizens Assembly]] | ||
|lower_house = [[National Assembly of Valkyria|National Assembly]] | |lower_house = [[National Assembly of Valkyria (Pacifica)|National Assembly]] | ||
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|currency = [[Pacific credit]] | |currency = [[Pacific credit (Pacifica)|Pacific credit]] | ||
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|time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time|CCT]] (mainland)<br />[[Cordilian Eastern Time|CET]] (Winston) | |time_zone = [[Cordilian Central Time (Pacifica)|CCT]] (mainland)<br />[[Cordilian Eastern Time (Pacifica)|CET]] (Winston) | ||
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'''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' (Valkyrian: ''Valkyrr Republik''), is a country in [[Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands]] that encompasses both [[Qvait]] and [[Winston Island]], which were countries independent of each other until [[Unification of Qvait and Winston Island|unification]] in 2016. | '''Valkyria''', officially the '''Valkyrian Republic''' (Valkyrian: ''Valkyrr Republik''), is a country in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]] that encompasses both [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Winston Island (Pacifica)|Winston Island]], which were countries independent of each other until [[Unification of Qvait and Winston Island (Pacifica)|unification]] in 2016. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
{{Main|Name of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Name of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
{{Main|History of Valkyria}} | {{Main|History of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Pre-unification === | === Pre-unification === | ||
{{See also|History of Qvait|History of Winston Island}} | {{See also|History of Qvait (Pacifica)|History of Winston Island (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Contemporary history === | === Contemporary history === | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
{{Main|Geography of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Geography of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Location and borders === | === Location and borders === | ||
The territory of Valkyria is located in [[Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands]], encompassing [[Qvait]] and [[Winston Island]], the former of which is considered the [[ | The territory of Valkyria is located in [[Cordilia (Pacifica)|Cordilia]] and the [[Rainbow Islands (Pacifica)|Rainbow Islands]], encompassing [[Qvait (Pacifica)|Qvait]] and [[Winston Island (Pacifica)|Winston Island]], 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, Winston Island is further north of the mainland and part of the Rainbow Islands. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
{{Main|Climate of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Climate of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Biodiversity === | === Biodiversity === | ||
{{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Biodiversity of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Urbanisation === | === Urbanisation === | ||
{{Main|List of cities and towns in Valkyria|List of cities in Valkyria by population}} | {{Main|List of cities and towns in Valkyria (Pacifica)|List of cities in Valkyria by population (Pacifica)}} | ||
{{Cities | {{Cities | ||
| Subdivision = Province | | Subdivision = Province | ||
| city1 = [[Stockholm, Valkyria|Stockholm]] | | city1 = [[Stockholm, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Stockholm]] | ||
| sub1 = — | | sub1 = — | ||
| pop1 = 4,639,274 | | pop1 = 4,639,274 | ||
| city2 =[[Sydney, Valkyria|Sydney]] | | city2 =[[Sydney, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Sydney]] | ||
| sub2 =[[Arderneja, Valkyria|Arderneja]] | | sub2 =[[Arderneja, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Arderneja]] | ||
| pop2 =4,381,647 | | pop2 =4,381,647 | ||
| city3 =[[Brookline, Valkyria|Brookline]] | | city3 =[[Brookline, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Brookline]] | ||
| sub3 =[[Cascadeja, Valkyria|Cascadeja]] | | sub3 =[[Cascadeja, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Cascadeja]] | ||
| pop3 =3,166,492 | | pop3 =3,166,492 | ||
| city4 =[[Chicane, Valkyria|Chicane]] | | city4 =[[Chicane, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Chicane]] | ||
| sub4 =[[Weston, Valkyria|Weston]] | | sub4 =[[Weston, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Weston]] | ||
| pop4 =2,948,179 | | pop4 =2,948,179 | ||
| city5 =[[Darwin, Valkyria|Darwin]] | | city5 =[[Darwin, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Darwin]] | ||
| sub5 =[[Algonquin, Valkyria|Algonquin]] | | sub5 =[[Algonquin, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Algonquin]] | ||
| pop5 =2,619,375 | | pop5 =2,619,375 | ||
| city6 =[[Foxcoast, Valkyria|Foxcoast]] | | city6 =[[Foxcoast, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Foxcoast]] | ||
| sub6 =[[Arderneja, Valkyria|Arderneja]] | | sub6 =[[Arderneja, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Arderneja]] | ||
| pop6 =1,293,714 | | pop6 =1,293,714 | ||
| city7 =[[Augusta, Valkyria|Augusta]] | | city7 =[[Augusta, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Augusta]] | ||
| sub7 =[[Algonquin, Valkyria|Algonquin]] | | sub7 =[[Algonquin, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Algonquin]] | ||
| pop7 =1,023,187 | | pop7 =1,023,187 | ||
| city8 =[[Monteros, Valkyria|Monteros]] | | city8 =[[Monteros, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Monteros]] | ||
| sub8 =[[Winston Island (Pacifica)|Winston Island]] | | sub8 =[[Winston Island (Pacifica)|Winston Island]] | ||
| pop8 =739,274 | | pop8 =739,274 | ||
| city9 =[[Tolonja, Valkyria|Tolonja]] | | city9 =[[Tolonja, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Tolonja]] | ||
| sub9 =[[Euron, Valkyria|Euron]] | | sub9 =[[Euron, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Euron]] | ||
| pop9 =492,382 | | pop9 =492,382 | ||
| city10 =[[Dunn, Valkyria|Dunn]] | | city10 =[[Dunn, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Dunn]] | ||
| sub10 =[[Euron, Valkyria|Euron]] | | sub10 =[[Euron, Valkyria (Pacifica)|Euron]] | ||
| pop10 =417,914 | | pop10 =417,914 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
{{Main|Politics of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Politics of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Government === | === Government === | ||
[[File:Felicity Jones (29582838166).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Kate Murphy]] is the incumbent [[President of Valkyria]]]] | [[File:Felicity Jones (29582838166).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Kate Murphy (Pacifica)|Kate Murphy]] is the incumbent [[President of Valkyria (Pacifica)|President of Valkyria]]]] | ||
Valkyria is a [[unitary state]] that features [[Devolution|devolved government]] and the [[Constitution of Valkyria|national constitution]] enshrines the principles of [[republicanism]], [[parliamentary democracy]], and forms of [[direct democracy]]. The [[Parliament of Valkyria]] is a [[bicameral]] legislature comprised of the [[Citizens Assembly (Valkyria)|Citizens Assembly]] and the [[National Assembly ( | 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 [[Parliament of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Parliament of Valkyria]] is a [[bicameral]] legislature comprised of the [[Citizens Assembly (Valkyria)|Citizens Assembly]] and the [[National Assembly of Valkyria (Pacifica)|National Assembly]]. The [[Palace of Valhalla (Pacifica)|Palace of Valhalla]] is the [[official residence]] of the [[President of Valkyria (Pacifica)|President of Valkyria]], while the members of Parliament, oftentimes just the National Assembly, meet at [[Legislative Valkyria (Pacifica)|Legislative Valkyria]]. The [[Capital city|seat of government]] for most agencies is Stockholm, but some agencies are headquartered in Sydney or Monteros, depending on their function. | ||
The head of state is the President, who is elected to serve a six-year term and can stand for unlimited re-election. While the officeholder was intended to serve as a [[figurehead]], the President has a few powers granted to them by the constitution and is named the [[commander-in-chief]] of the military. With regard to the former, the president can cast the tie-breaking vote in the Citizens Assembly, refer bills to the [[Constitutional Court of Valkyria|Constitutional Court]] for [[judicial review]], and call for national [[referendum]]s. | The head of state is the President, who is elected to serve a six-year term and can stand for unlimited re-election. While the officeholder was intended to serve as a [[figurehead]], the President has a few powers granted to them by the constitution and is named the [[commander-in-chief]] of the military. With regard to the former, the president can cast the tie-breaking vote in the Citizens Assembly, refer bills to the [[Constitutional Court of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Constitutional Court]] for [[judicial review]], and call for national [[referendum]]s. | ||
[[File:Sáenz de Santamaría se reúne con Inés Arrimadas, portavoz de Ciudadanos en el Parlamento de Cataluña (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Stella Kaufman]] is the incumbent [[Chancellor of Valkyria]]]] | [[File:Sáenz de Santamaría se reúne con Inés Arrimadas, portavoz de Ciudadanos en el Parlamento de Cataluña (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Stella Kaufman (Pacifica)|Stella Kaufman]] is the incumbent [[Chancellor of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Chancellor of Valkyria]]]] | ||
The head of government is the [[Chancellor of Valkyria]], who is elected by the National Assembly to exercise the [[Executive (government)|executive power]] of the national government through the [[Cabinet of Valkyria|Cabinet]]. The [[Legislature|legislative power]] of the national government is vested in the Parliament. The [[upper house]] of Parliament is the Citizens Assembly, which is filled by [[sortition]]. The 150 members of this house serve staggered nine-year terms in which one-third are replaced every three years. Meanwhile, the [[lower house]] is the National Assembly, which is filled by [[direct election]] by [[mixed-member proportional representation]]. At the most, members of the National Assembly serve terms of three years before another election. | The head of government is the [[Chancellor of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Chancellor of Valkyria]], who is elected by the National Assembly to exercise the [[Executive (government)|executive power]] of the national government through the [[Cabinet of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Cabinet]]. The [[Legislature|legislative power]] of the national government is vested in the Parliament. The [[upper house]] of Parliament is the Citizens Assembly, which is filled by [[sortition]]. The 150 members of this house serve staggered nine-year terms in which one-third are replaced every three years. Meanwhile, the [[lower house]] is the National Assembly, which is filled by [[direct election]] by [[mixed-member proportional representation]]. At the most, members of the National Assembly 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 mostly been divided between two [[Political alliance|blocs]] since 2017: the [[Alliance of Social Democrats]] and the [[New Conservative Coalition]]. After the [[2019 Valkyrian general election|2019 general election]], control of the government has rested in the latter. | While Valkyria is a [[multi-party system]] in which many political parties can win elections, national politics has mostly been divided 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]]. After the [[2019 Valkyrian general election (Pacifica)|2019 general election]], control of the government has rested in the latter. | ||
=== Law === | === Law === | ||
{{Main|Law of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Law of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Foreign relations === | === Foreign relations === | ||
{{Main|Foreign relations of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Foreign relations of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Military === | === Military === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian Defence Forces}} | {{Main|Valkyrian Defence Forces (Pacifica)}} | ||
The military of Valkyria—known as the Valkyrian Defence Forces—is comprised of five branches with unique responsibilities: the [[Valkyrian Ground Service|Ground Service]], [[Valkyrian Naval Service|Naval Service]], [[Valkyrian Aerospace Service|Aerospace Service]], [[Valkyrian Special Services|Special Services]], and the [[National Gendarmerie ( | The military of Valkyria—known as the Valkyrian Defence Forces—is comprised of five branches with unique responsibilities: the [[Valkyrian Ground Service (Pacifica)|Ground Service]], [[Valkyrian Naval Service (Pacifica)|Naval Service]], [[Valkyrian Aerospace Service (Pacifica)|Aerospace Service]], [[Valkyrian Special Services (Pacifica)|Special Services]], and the [[Valkyrian National Gendarmerie (Pacifica)|National 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 President, but only serves in this role as a ceremonial figurehead. Most of the day to day leadership is vested in the [[Secretary of Defence ( | The commander-in-chief of the military is the President, but only serves in this role as a ceremonial figurehead. Most of the day to day leadership is vested in the [[Valkyrian Secretary of Defence (Pacifica)|Secretary of Defence]] and, consequently, the Chancellor. 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 == | ||
{{Main|Economy of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Economy of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
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 [[Electric power industry|electricity]], [[Energy industry|energy]], and [[Healthcare industry|healthcare]]. The government also spends money on improving the infrastructure of the country when it comes to [[transport]] and [[telecommunication]]. | 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 [[Electric power industry|electricity]], [[Energy industry|energy]], and [[Healthcare industry|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 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 [[Pacific credit]], which superseded the [[Pacific dollar]] and the [[Winstonian dollar]] after the unification of Qvait and Winston Island. The currency was not named after the demonym of Valkyria because it was intended to be part of a proposed [[Currency union|monetary union]]. | The currency of Valkyria is the [[Pacific credit (Pacifica)|Pacific credit]], which superseded the [[Pacific dollar (Pacifica)|Pacific dollar]] and the [[Winstonian dollar (Pacifica)|Winstonian dollar]] after the unification of Qvait and Winston Island. The currency was not named after the demonym of Valkyria because it was intended to be part of a proposed [[Currency union|monetary union]]. | ||
=== Agriculture === | === Agriculture === | ||
{{Main|Agriculture in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Agriculture in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Energy === | === Energy === | ||
{{Main|Energy in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Energy in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Science and technology === | === Science and technology === | ||
{{Main|Science and technology in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Science and technology in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Tourism === | === Tourism === | ||
{{Main|Tourism in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Tourism in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Transport === | === Transport === | ||
{{Main|Transport in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Transport in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{Main|Demographics of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Demographics of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Language === | === Language === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian language|Languages of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Valkyrian language (Pacifica)|Languages of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||
{{Main|Religion in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Religion in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Health === | === Health === | ||
{{Main|Healthcare in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Healthcare in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
{{Main|Education in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Education in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Immigration === | === Immigration === | ||
{{Main|Immigration to Valkyria}} | {{Main|Immigration to Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
{{Main|Culture of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Culture of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Art === | === Art === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian art}} | {{Main|Valkyrian art (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Literature === | === Literature === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian literature}} | {{Main|Valkyrian literature (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Media === | === Media === | ||
{{Main|Media of Valkyria|Music of Valkyria|Cinema of Valkyria}} | {{Main|Media of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Music of Valkyria (Pacifica)|Cinema of Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Sports === | === Sports === | ||
{{Main|Sport in Valkyria}} | {{Main|Sport in Valkyria (Pacifica)}} | ||
=== Cuisine === | === Cuisine === | ||
{{Main|Valkyrian cuisine}} | {{Main|Valkyrian cuisine (Pacifica)}} | ||
[[Category:Valkyria| ]] | [[Category:Valkyria (Pacifica)| ]] | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 6 January 2020
The Valkyrian Republic | |
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Coat of arms
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| Capital and largest city | Stockholm |
| Official languages | Valkyrian |
| Recognised regional languages | Valaska Kamchuti Erisgala |
| Demonym(s) | Valkyrian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Kate Murphy | |
| Stella Kaufman | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Citizens Assembly | |
| National Assembly | |
| Currency | Pacific credit (VPC) |
| Time zone | CCT (mainland) CET (Winston) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (CE) |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .va |
Valkyria, officially the Valkyrian Republic (Valkyrian: Valkyrr Republik), is a country in Cordilia and the Rainbow Islands that encompasses both Qvait and Winston Island, which were countries independent of each other until unification 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 Winston Island, 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, Winston Island is further north of the mainland and part of the Rainbow Islands.
Climate
Biodiversity
Urbanisation
| Rank | Name | Province | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | — | 4,639,274 |
| 2 | Sydney | Arderneja | 4,381,647 |
| 3 | Brookline | Cascadeja | 3,166,492 |
| 4 | Chicane | Weston | 2,948,179 |
| 5 | Darwin | Algonquin | 2,619,375 |
| 6 | Foxcoast | Arderneja | 1,293,714 |
| 7 | Augusta | Algonquin | 1,023,187 |
| 8 | Monteros | Winston Island | 739,274 |
| 9 | Tolonja | Euron | 492,382 |
| 10 | Dunn | Euron | 417,914 |
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 Parliament of Valkyria is a bicameral legislature comprised of the Citizens Assembly and the National Assembly. The Palace of Valhalla is the official residence of the President of Valkyria, while the members of Parliament, oftentimes just the National Assembly, meet at Legislative Valkyria. The seat of government for most agencies is Stockholm, but some agencies are headquartered in Sydney or Monteros, depending on their function.
The head of state is the President, who is elected to serve a six-year term and can stand for unlimited re-election. While the officeholder was intended to serve as a figurehead, the President has a few powers granted to them by the constitution and is named the commander-in-chief of the military. With regard to the former, the president can cast the tie-breaking vote in the Citizens Assembly, refer bills to the Constitutional Court for judicial review, and call for national referendums.
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The head of government is the Chancellor of Valkyria, who is elected by the National Assembly to exercise the executive power of the national government through the Cabinet. The legislative power of the national government is vested in the Parliament. The upper house of Parliament is the Citizens Assembly, which is filled by sortition. The 150 members of this house serve staggered nine-year terms in which one-third are replaced every three years. Meanwhile, the lower house is the National Assembly, which is filled by direct election by mixed-member proportional representation. At the most, members of the National Assembly 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 mostly been divided between two blocs since 2017: the Alliance of Social Democrats and the New Conservative Coalition. After the 2019 general election, control of the government has rested in the latter.
Law
Foreign relations
Military
The military of Valkyria—known as the Valkyrian Defence Forces—is comprised of five branches with unique responsibilities: the Ground Service, Naval Service, Aerospace Service, Special Services, and the National 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 President, but only serves in this role as a ceremonial figurehead. Most of the day to day leadership is vested in the Secretary of Defence and, consequently, the Chancellor. 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 Pacific credit, which superseded the Pacific dollar and the Winstonian dollar after the unification of Qvait and Winston Island. The currency was not named after the demonym of Valkyria because it was intended to be part of a proposed monetary union.