Nordak

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**Nordak** (*Phoenexi: **Éla Nordak** or **Éla Nordakia**; Kalnordak: **Ilargialura***) is the largest state by land area in the Federal Republic of Phoenexium. Located in the northernmost region of Atlantis, Nordak borders the states of Tranterém, Sercen, and Nalema. It is one of the few states with official "multi-ethnic" status, with the sizable and recognized Basque minority of the Kalnordak people. The state is split into two main administrative divisions- Nordak and Ilargialura. Nordak is predominantly Phoenexi-speaking, while Ilargialura is predominantly Kalnordak speaking, with significant Inuit and Norse populations. Both divisions have separate regional legislatures, but elect the Governor and state legislature statewide.

The Population of Nordak Territory is 1,540,638, and the Population of Ilargialura Territory is 638,703.

Nordak's capital alternates between the cities of Arsipé (pop. 59,567) and Irdéka (pop. 49,430), in the territories of Nordak and Ilargialura respectively. The largest city is Purtoviojéta, with a population of 378,201 as of the 2022 Census.

The state's second-largest city, Amaetza (**Aumíca)**, is one of the oldest continually-inhabited cities in the country--with a population of roughly 150,000 The city, split between the territories of Ilargialura and Nordic, is mostly contained within Ilargialura and accounts for roughly 20% of the territory's population.

## Government of Nordak (State)

The government of Nordak is led by a governor, and consists of an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. Powers to legislate are split between the state legislature, the Nordak Territorial Assembly, and the Ilargialura Muntéa. The state legislature retains all legislative power, with powers being devolved to the respective territorial legislatures by the State Constitution.

### Legislature

The State Legislature of Nordak, the "State Assembly of the Peoples of Nordak", has the power to regulate all matters within the entire state. The Assembly of Peoples has 200 members and is split two ways- by ethnic/linguistic group and by territory. Both groups may overlap (i.e. Kalnordak in Nordak Territory). After every census, seats are given to Phoenexites, Kalnordak, Inuits, Norse, and "Others" proportional to their shares of the population (but rounded to even numbers). Seats are also allocated proportionally to the two territories (141 (71%) Nordak, 59 (29%) Ilargialura).

Bills may only pass with a majority of all members in favor, and at least half of the members from the affected territory. (i.e. 50%+1 of Nordak with 50% of Ilargialura to pass in Nordak & 50%+1 of Ilargialura with 50% of Nordak to pass in Ilargialura).

Any state laws which are made that contradict those of the territory they affect- are considered "Contrary" in the state legislature, and may only be enacted if two-thirds of the representatives from that territory vote (separate from the main body) in favor.

The Governor may veto any piece of legislature in the Assembly, which may be overwritten by a two-thirds vote of the Assembly, and with at least two-thirds of both territories' representatives in favor (94 Nordak + 39 Ilargialura + 1, 134 total)

## Ilargialura Territory (Kalnordak)

The **Ilargialura Territory** has a high degree of autonomy, having its own legislature (*Ilargialura Muntéa*), police force, and regulations. The territory accounts for roughly 71% of the State's land area.

### Government

While they elect their own leader of the legislature, the Governor of Nordak (elected statewide) still retains veto power in the Ilargialura Muntéa. The legislature has the power to regulate all matters given to it by the Nordak Constitution within the borders of the territory.