Voopmont

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Voopmont, officially the **District of Voopmont**, is a district in north-western SpookVooper. At approximately 10 million square kilometers, Voopmont was the largest and northernmost district. Voopmont was bordered to the south by Landing Cove, south-west by New Spudland District, and east by New Yam District. The district's territory was composed of the mainland and Icelesia, an island off the north coast. The Captain Samuel Sea separated Icelesia from the mainland. Voopmont had a population of 250 million. The capital and most populous city of Voopmont was Voopelier.

Following the Icelesian war, Voopmont became part of Icelesia. This soon reversed after multiple events, leading to Voopmont annexing Icelesia again.

## History

In her early years, Voopmont consisted of multiple villages along its beaches, each dependent on fishing for economic survival. Pirates frequently plagued the strait between mainland Voopmont and Icelesia, disrupting the locals' lives. This strait was later named after Captain Samuel, a notorious pirate known for his success on the high seas. Eventually, however, government forces tackled the pirates, and travel to Icelesia was safe. This allowed for the exploration of Icelesia. Led by Norman Hudson, the three missions there were successful, with huge deposits of crystallite found on the east coast of Icelesia. Settlements quickly formed on Icelesia, with many wanting to capitalise on the crystallite there. The crystallite deposits were later seized by the local government, but most settlers remained on the island.

In her last years, Voopmont went through a tumultuous political struggle. Starting with the senatorship of Syntholion in November 2020, every Senator had only served one or less consecutive terms. Following the Independent Icelesia Movement, which culmulated in the Icelesian War, Voopmont was taken over by Icelesian forces, forming the Associated States of Icelesia.

## Government and politics

Voopmont was a democratic district republic. The Constitution of Voopmont was the supreme law of the district, though the Constitution of Vooperia was still adhered to. It established the structure and responsibilities of the district government.

### Senator

The Senator was the overseer of the entire district, and was elected by the people every month. Governors were also elected right after the Senate elections. There were two Governors in Voopmont: the Governor of Voopmont and the Governor of Icelesia. Each Governor was responsible for overseeing their respective regions.

March 31 2020 - July 24 2020: Holy Potato Guardian

July 24 2020 - September 1 2020: Syntholion

September 6 2020 - September 11 2020: Wyatt

September 13 2020 - October 6 2020: TheTazMan

October 6 2020 - November 2020: Syntholion

November 2020 - December 2020: Asdia

December 2020 - January 2020: Syntholion

January 2021 - August 2021: Droplt

August 2021 - September 9 2021: Asdia

### People's Council

*See also: Laws in Voopmont*

The People's Council was the legislative branch and comprised of all Voopmontians. Members of the council were allowed to propose bills, policies and amendments to district law. Voting was not compulsory. Bills and polciies required a simple majority to pass, while amendments required a two-thirds majority to pass.

### Judicial system

The judicial branch of Voopmont was led by the District Judge. The district judge was responsible for deciding cases filed in Voopmont in the imperial court. The longest-serving judge was Red Kaiser.

### Administrative divisions

There were 27 administrative divisions in Voopmont: 21 in the mainland, 6 in Icelesia.

### Elections

In Voopmont, elections were held digitally, though citizens were allowed to head to their community centers to vote with pen and paper. All elections lasted 24 hours. There were three options: FOR, ABSTAIN and AGAINST.

### Domestic relations

Voopmont enjoyed good relations with other districts. However, relations with Lanatia were strained over their involvement in the Independent Icelesia Movement. This resulted in the barring of Lanatia's senator and his family from Voopmont.

During the Icelesian war, Voopmont's close allies were Old Yam and Queensland.

### Military

Voopmont did not have a large military and was instead backed by the Federal Government. Voopmont also had the Doomslayer, which was supposed to protect the district from any hostile forces. The first and only Doomslayer was TheTazMan.

### Law enforcement and crime

The Voopmontian Police Force was the agency that enforced the law in the district. Local police stations were responsible for protecting and detaining criminals under their jurisdiction.

Voopmont had a low incarceration rate. Most convicts were in open jails, and were provided the opportunity to learn valuable skills during their time there.

Capital punishment was illegal in Voopmont.

## Geography

Voopmont consists of mainland Voopmont and 39 islands, the largest of which is Icelesia. In total, Voopmont occupies more than 10 million square kilometers of land, which makes her the largest district in the nation.

Voopmont's shores were mostly comprised of gravel beaches. Voopmont was surrounded by the Spudonic Mountains to the east. Apart from a massive forest in the middle, Voopmont is still fairly sparse. Voopmont's main natural resources are timber and crystallite.

### Biodiversity and Conservation

Voopmont is home to a multitude of fauna and flora. The Voopmontian Environmental Agency (VEA) has compiled a list of all species that can be found in Voopmont.

Owing to little development in Voopmont, there is not much of a disturbance to the local ecosystem. However, many parts of Voopmont are still marked as nature reserves and protected by the VEA. In total, there are currently 3 district-level nature reserves in Voopmont, with a total area of 30 million square kilometers.

### Climate

Voopmont experiences four seasons throughout the year. Each season lasts three months. Spring lasts from March to May, summer lasted from June to August, autumn lasted from September to November, and winter lasted from December to February. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Voopmont is -93.4°C, while the warmest temperature recorded in Voopmont is 38.8°C.

During the winter, Voopmont frequently experiences blizzards. While these blizzards were usually not serious, some caused landslides and avalanches, resulting in severe damage to the district.

Voopmont, unlike its neighbors like New Yam and Landing Cove, has a much more pronounced seasonality. Some parts of Voopmont also lack a dry season.

## Economy

The economy of Voopmont is heavily reliant on the Icelesian crystallite trade. Voopmont's timber industry also contributes to a significant portion of the district's economy. Tourism is also one of the more prominent sectors in the Voopmontian economy, as Voopmont is one of the top tourist destination among Vooperians.

Voopmont still ranks lowly in terms of GDP per capita. However, when ranked in terms of total wealth, Voopmont fares much better, indicating that many richer people live in Voopmont.

### Employment

The unemployment rate in Voopmont is relatively stable at approximately 6%. Most workers are involved in the three main sectors of the Voopmontian economy: crystallite mining, timber, and tourism.

Voopmont also employs many in the education industry, although not being a major part.