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|conventional_long_name = The Commonwealth of Veski | |conventional_long_name = The Commonwealth of Veski | ||
|native_name = '' | |native_name = ''ᑯᐃᓐ ᑭᒡᒐᖅᑐᖅᑎᖓ ᕙᔅᑭ'' | ||
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|common_name = Veski | |common_name = Veski | ||
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|capital = [[ | |capital = [[Regno]] | ||
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|official_languages = English, Inuktitut | |official_languages = English, Inuktitut | ||
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|leader_name1 = Elizabeth II | |leader_name1 = Elizabeth II | ||
|leader_title2 = Prime Minister | |leader_title2 = Prime Minister | ||
|leader_name2 = | |leader_name2 = Atoat Irqittuq | ||
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|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 919,000 | ||
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|currency = Veskian | |currency = Veskian | ||
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Veski, officially the Commonwealth of Veski, is a country located in the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of approximately | Veski, officially the Commonwealth of Veski, is a country located in the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of approximately 919,000 as of 2022. Regno is the nation's capital, and the largest city. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
==Geography== | |||
Veski covers an area of [] and is located south of {{wp|Baffin island}}, west of {{wp|Greenland}} and east of the Canadian province of {{wp|Newfoundland and Labrador}}. Veski is an island surrounded by the {{wp|Labrador Sea}}. Veski's physical geography is characterised by high central ranges somtimes called the Veskian Spine or spine of Veski with a fjorded eastern coast on which over 60% of the Veskian population reside. Veski is usually split into 5 geographic regions. The south of Veski has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with a wide variation in temperatures although it is usually characterised by cool summers and winters just below the freezing mark. This is heavily maritime influemced. The southern region of Veski is mainly taken up by the region of Vinford. The south of Veski is heavily forested and dominated by the Southern Ranges of Veski which is where the tallest mountain in the country [[Qirniqtuq qaqqaq]] is located as well as the smaller ''iqqanaijaqatigiit'' mountains just south of Sasquut, the areas largest city which lies on the Sasquut inlet the second largest maritime port in the country after the capital [[Regno]]. | |||
[[File:Gros_Morne_NP_(29854054528).jpg#mw-jump-to-license|thumb|left|250px|The Eastern Sasquut inlet with the iqqanaijaqatigiit mountains in the background]] | |||
Western Veski and the region of Regno have a similar humid continental climate characterised by its maritime situation. The south-western sea board of Veski is the most heavily populated portion of the country and is characterised by many fjords, inlets and islands which mark its extensive coastline. The main hills in the region are the ''Kanangnaq'' mountains which are situated aling the southern coast of New Wessex extending towards Regno. The third region is the eastern coast of Ceski which is wildly different the the afformentioned two. This geographic region fits entirely within the Maarlegraaf region. This region has a subarctic climate and features extreme temperature variation throughout the year with temperatures ranging from -30°C in winter to 20°C at the height of summer although summer is extremely short at one to three months a year with permafrost prevailing in northerly areas. The area is dominated by large conifer forests and the second larhesg national park in the world ''Nanuk tasiq'' national park makes up 54% of the area. The only large population centres are along the coast with the largest being Eksmal | |||
[[File:Dunedin Panorama2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Regno the capital of veski]] | |||
The | The central Veskian region is dominated by the largest and most prominent mountain range in the country which as mentioned is Officially known by one of theee names. The central Veskian highliands, The Central Ranges or more inventively the Spine of Veski or Veski's Spine. The Spine of Veski stretches from the north of the island to the south where it joins with the Southern Ranges. The tallest peaks of the central ranges make up the New Wessex-Maarlegraaf regional border. central veski is dominated by tundra and along with the north is the least populated part of the country. The very north of Veski and the regions of Unituuq as well as northerly Bew Wessex is the coldest and leadt populated part of the country. In terms of climate it is made up of Tundra (ET) and large icecaps in the very north. The climate is hostile to woody vegitation and no months of the year are typically above 0°C however it exceeds 0 in summer. The main settlement in the north is New Port William. | ||
[[File:Landscape_over_northern_Quebec.jpg#mw-jump-to-license|thumb|left|250px|Landscape of the Veskian Far North]] | |||
The | ==Politics== | ||
Veski is a unitary {{wp|Parliamentary system|Parliamentary}} democracy. The Veskian political system is based on the {{wp|Westminster system}}. Veski is a constitutional monarchy with {{wp|Elizabeth II}} acting as the sovereign and head of state. | |||
Executive powers lies with the [[Parliament of Veski]] which is a bicameral legislature made up of the upper house, the legislative council whose job it is to revise and review and on occasions amend bills passed by the House of Representatives. It’s members are appointed by the Governor General. The aforementioned House of Representatives is the lower house and by far the more important of the two. MPs are elected to the lower house by universal suffrage every five years. Veski is a multi party system however the two dominant parties are Saumiani which is a centre left party and the Veskian party which is on the centre right. The Saumiani party splits into two branches one of which is entirely located within the region of Vinford and is unimaginatively called the Vinford Party. As the Queen does not reside in Veski she is represented by the Governor General the Governor General has no say in the day to day running of Veski. The [[Prime Minister of Veski]] is the most senior minister of their cabinet which is made up of 22 ministers. | |||
[[File:TV-009-0298_(14408987132).jpg#mw-jump-to-license|thumb|left|250px|The Veskian Parliament buildings in Regno]] | |||
Elections function under the {{wp|Mixed-member proportional representation}} electoral system in which Veskian citizens cast two votes. One for a member of their local constituency and one for a party. The Veskian judiciary functions under three branches. Regional Courts, The Court of Appeal and the High Court. The regional court is the court of first instance and there are 20 regional courts around Veski. The Court of Appeal deals with appeals from the High Court and the High Court deals with serious criminal and civil matters. The head of the Veskian judiciary is the Chief Justice. The law of Veski is based on English Common Law. | |||
Veski is split into five regions. Each has its own local regional powers and councils but as Veski is a unitary state the powers of these councils is limited and powers given to local councils come from the national Parliament in Regno. Among powers given to Regional councils are Police and Education. | |||
Veski has a largely neutral foreign policy. It is a member of the United Nations (UN) and is a member of the Organization of American States (OAS) it joined in 2004 it is also a member of the Commonwealth due to its ties with the British empire. As a former British colony Veski and its armed forces have taken part in many conflicts such as WWI and WWII. Since then Veski has perused a neutral policy with its armed forces occasionally being used for UN peacekeeping missions. The largest Veskian trading partnered are {{wp|Canada}}, The {{wp|United States}} and The {{wp|United Kingdom}}. | |||
==Economy== | |||
==Demographics== | |||
==Culture== | |||
Latest revision as of 11:44, 9 April 2022
The Commonwealth of Veski ᑯᐃᓐ ᑭᒡᒐᖅᑐᖅᑎᖓ ᕙᔅᑭ
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| Motto: Mea Semper | |
| Anthem: Our People's Land Royal anthem: God Save The Queen | |
 Veski's Location in North America | |
| Capital and | Regno |
| Official languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Recognised national languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Demonym(s) | Veskian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• Monarch | Elizabeth II |
• Prime Minister | Atoat Irqittuq |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Senate of Veski | |
| House of Commons | |
| Area | |
• | 527,890 km2 (203,820 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2016 estimate | 919,000 |
• Density | [convert: invalid number] |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $88 billion |
• Per capita | $48,000 |
| HDI | 0.897 very high |
| Currency | Veskian (PV) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (Atlantic) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +12 |
Veski, officially the Commonwealth of Veski, is a country located in the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of approximately 919,000 as of 2022. Regno is the nation's capital, and the largest city.
History
Geography
Veski covers an area of [] and is located south of Baffin island, west of Greenland and east of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Veski is an island surrounded by the Labrador Sea. Veski's physical geography is characterised by high central ranges somtimes called the Veskian Spine or spine of Veski with a fjorded eastern coast on which over 60% of the Veskian population reside. Veski is usually split into 5 geographic regions. The south of Veski has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with a wide variation in temperatures although it is usually characterised by cool summers and winters just below the freezing mark. This is heavily maritime influemced. The southern region of Veski is mainly taken up by the region of Vinford. The south of Veski is heavily forested and dominated by the Southern Ranges of Veski which is where the tallest mountain in the country Qirniqtuq qaqqaq is located as well as the smaller iqqanaijaqatigiit mountains just south of Sasquut, the areas largest city which lies on the Sasquut inlet the second largest maritime port in the country after the capital Regno.
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Western Veski and the region of Regno have a similar humid continental climate characterised by its maritime situation. The south-western sea board of Veski is the most heavily populated portion of the country and is characterised by many fjords, inlets and islands which mark its extensive coastline. The main hills in the region are the Kanangnaq mountains which are situated aling the southern coast of New Wessex extending towards Regno. The third region is the eastern coast of Ceski which is wildly different the the afformentioned two. This geographic region fits entirely within the Maarlegraaf region. This region has a subarctic climate and features extreme temperature variation throughout the year with temperatures ranging from -30°C in winter to 20°C at the height of summer although summer is extremely short at one to three months a year with permafrost prevailing in northerly areas. The area is dominated by large conifer forests and the second larhesg national park in the world Nanuk tasiq national park makes up 54% of the area. The only large population centres are along the coast with the largest being Eksmal
The central Veskian region is dominated by the largest and most prominent mountain range in the country which as mentioned is Officially known by one of theee names. The central Veskian highliands, The Central Ranges or more inventively the Spine of Veski or Veski's Spine. The Spine of Veski stretches from the north of the island to the south where it joins with the Southern Ranges. The tallest peaks of the central ranges make up the New Wessex-Maarlegraaf regional border. central veski is dominated by tundra and along with the north is the least populated part of the country. The very north of Veski and the regions of Unituuq as well as northerly Bew Wessex is the coldest and leadt populated part of the country. In terms of climate it is made up of Tundra (ET) and large icecaps in the very north. The climate is hostile to woody vegitation and no months of the year are typically above 0°C however it exceeds 0 in summer. The main settlement in the north is New Port William.
Politics
Veski is a unitary Parliamentary democracy. The Veskian political system is based on the Westminster system. Veski is a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II acting as the sovereign and head of state.
Executive powers lies with the Parliament of Veski which is a bicameral legislature made up of the upper house, the legislative council whose job it is to revise and review and on occasions amend bills passed by the House of Representatives. It’s members are appointed by the Governor General. The aforementioned House of Representatives is the lower house and by far the more important of the two. MPs are elected to the lower house by universal suffrage every five years. Veski is a multi party system however the two dominant parties are Saumiani which is a centre left party and the Veskian party which is on the centre right. The Saumiani party splits into two branches one of which is entirely located within the region of Vinford and is unimaginatively called the Vinford Party. As the Queen does not reside in Veski she is represented by the Governor General the Governor General has no say in the day to day running of Veski. The Prime Minister of Veski is the most senior minister of their cabinet which is made up of 22 ministers.
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Elections function under the Mixed-member proportional representation electoral system in which Veskian citizens cast two votes. One for a member of their local constituency and one for a party. The Veskian judiciary functions under three branches. Regional Courts, The Court of Appeal and the High Court. The regional court is the court of first instance and there are 20 regional courts around Veski. The Court of Appeal deals with appeals from the High Court and the High Court deals with serious criminal and civil matters. The head of the Veskian judiciary is the Chief Justice. The law of Veski is based on English Common Law.
Veski is split into five regions. Each has its own local regional powers and councils but as Veski is a unitary state the powers of these councils is limited and powers given to local councils come from the national Parliament in Regno. Among powers given to Regional councils are Police and Education.
Veski has a largely neutral foreign policy. It is a member of the United Nations (UN) and is a member of the Organization of American States (OAS) it joined in 2004 it is also a member of the Commonwealth due to its ties with the British empire. As a former British colony Veski and its armed forces have taken part in many conflicts such as WWI and WWII. Since then Veski has perused a neutral policy with its armed forces occasionally being used for UN peacekeeping missions. The largest Veskian trading partnered are Canada, The United States and The United Kingdom.