Federal Republic of Nový Válka

## Overview

The Federal Republic of Nový Válka, also known as Federation of Válka, informally as just Valka, and nationally as Bellum or New Bellum is a country in Terra which formed after the dissolution of the military dictatorship of The Union of Bellum in 1946 due to a civil war. consisting on 4 oblasts, a federal district, and a major incorporated territory. It shares a border with Naporia, Verxaria, and Regolith. Válka has a mostly subarctic climate with hilly landscapes. The capital is Baršava but the largest city and main financial center is Maplelyn.

The Federation of Valka is a federal state with a weak presidential republic that has been criticized for democratic backsliding. While Valka is considered a developed country with an advanced free-market economy and overall a high quality of life, it is recognized for human right violations, low freedom of the press, and it ranks among the lowest in political freedom while having high levels of perceived corruption. Valka is often described as a Corporatocracy and an oligarchy due to private incorporated entities holding large political and military influence.

## Government and politics

The Federal Republic of Nový Válka is a federal state consisting on 4 oblast, a federal district, and a major incorporated territory. It is a representative democracy with a single executive presidential system. The president serves 5 years and is elected by direct vote and alongside the president appointed cabinet they pass and enforce federal laws.

### Political subdivisions

The Valkan federal system has shared sovereignty between the federal and the provincial (called oblasts) level. Citizens of each province are governed by local administrative divisions that have a parliamentary system.

## Economy

Valka is a free market capitalist country with corporations commonly receiving tax breaks, corporate welfare, and financial incentives. Wealth in Valka is highly concentrated with the richest 10% owning near 80% of the household wealth while the bottom 50% owns only 2%.

## Culture and Society

Válkanian culture is heavily influenced by its roots as a succession of The Union of Bellum, sharing many similarities with one another.

Despite its long historical existence, Valka's native population is very limited due to the nation being largely unhospitable until recent times thanks to technological advancements which have allowed these areas to become densely populated. Nearly all present Valkanians come from mixed backgrounds causing a cultural mix often described as a melting pot or a tossed salad. The two large exceptions being northern Valka (who are colloquially known as Sanders due to the abundant of desert-like areas) and the Unincorporated territory of Fremont.

The North Valka Oblast has many cultural qualities which resemble the ones found in Naporia more so than the rest of Valka, however, they tend to be highly nationalistic and hold negatives views of Neporia. While the rest of Valka seems to hold an indifference towards nationalism, North Valkans are reknown for their patriotic holidays and anti-naporian sentiment which usually translates into the activity of putting signs on the borders mocking Naporia.

Fremont, being one of the only areas with a large native population, has a very unique culture which is often looked down upon in the Mainland.