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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Located in southern Delkora, Norvia is bordered by [[Cybria]] to the north, [[Vassengård]] to the west, and [[Delliria]] and [[ | Located in southern Delkora, Norvia is bordered by [[Cybria]] to the north, [[Vassengård]] to the west, and [[Delliria]] and [[Megelan]] to the south. The state is characterized by mostly flat, arable land. The capital, Grafholmen, is located in the central part of the state. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||
Politics in Norvia have been characterized by agrarian and populist tendencies. The [[Conservative Party (Delkora)|Conservative]], [[Liberal Party (Delkora)|Liberal]], and [[ | Politics in Norvia have been characterized by agrarian and populist tendencies. The [[Conservative Party (Delkora)|Conservative]], [[Liberal Party (Delkora)|Liberal]], and [[List of political parties in Delkora|Farmers' Alliance]] parties have generally been dominant. [[National Labor]] has a strong base of support in Grafholmen. | ||
The current first minister of Norvia is [[Elin Albrechtsen]], a member of the [[Liberal Party (Delkora)|Liberal Party]]. The state legislature is the 75 member Norvish House of Delegates. The Constitutional Court of Norvia is the highest judicial authority under state law, responsible for interpreting the state Constitution. | The current first minister of Norvia is [[Elin Albrechtsen]], a member of the [[Liberal Party (Delkora)|Liberal Party]]. The state legislature is the 75 member Norvish House of Delegates. The Constitutional Court of Norvia is the highest judicial authority under state law, responsible for interpreting the state Constitution. | ||
===List of first ministers=== | |||
*[[Alice Mariarsdóttir]] ([[Farmers' Alliance|ᛒ]]): 1946-1958 | |||
*[[Ulf Bertelsen]] ([[National Labor|A]]): 1958-1972 | |||
*[[Ragna Friis]] ([[Liberal Party (Delkora)|L]]): 1972-1976 | |||
*[[Mogens Kragh]] ([[National Labor|A]]): 1976-1980 | |||
*[[Renée Gaumont]] ([[Conservative Party (Delkora)|K]]): 1980-1992 | |||
*[[Harald Møller]] ([[Farmers' Alliance|ᛒ]]): 1992-2000 | |||
*[[Sigrid Borg]] ([[Liberal Party (Delkora)|L]]): 2000-2008 | |||
*[[Sanne Jensen]] ([[Conservative Party (Delkora)|K]]): 2008-2012 | |||
*[[Elin Albrechtsen]] ([[Liberal Party (Delkora)|L]]): 2012-present | |||
[[Category:Delkora]] | [[Category:Delkora]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:34, 12 June 2022
Norvia | |
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 Flag | |
| Country | Delkora |
| Capital | Grafholmen |
| Government | |
| • Type | State government |
| • First Minister | Elin Albrechtsen (L) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,582,742 |
| Website | www |
Norvia, officially the State of Norvia, is a constituent state of Delkora. It is the third smallest state by both area and population. Its capital and largest city is Grafholmen.
Geography
Located in southern Delkora, Norvia is bordered by Cybria to the north, Vassengård to the west, and Delliria and Megelan to the south. The state is characterized by mostly flat, arable land. The capital, Grafholmen, is located in the central part of the state.
Demographics
Norvia has a population of 9,582,742 as of the 2020 Federal Census. It is relatively homogeneous compared to other states, but has some linguistic diversity, particularly in the south, where there are notable Romansch and French speaking communities.
Economy
The state is a major agricultural producer, with over 90% of its land devoted to that purpose. Norvia's share of national GDP amounts to 8.1%.
Government and politics
Politics in Norvia have been characterized by agrarian and populist tendencies. The Conservative, Liberal, and Farmers' Alliance parties have generally been dominant. National Labor has a strong base of support in Grafholmen.
The current first minister of Norvia is Elin Albrechtsen, a member of the Liberal Party. The state legislature is the 75 member Norvish House of Delegates. The Constitutional Court of Norvia is the highest judicial authority under state law, responsible for interpreting the state Constitution.
List of first ministers
- Alice Mariarsdóttir (ᛒ): 1946-1958
- Ulf Bertelsen (A): 1958-1972
- Ragna Friis (L): 1972-1976
- Mogens Kragh (A): 1976-1980
- Renée Gaumont (K): 1980-1992
- Harald Møller (ᛒ): 1992-2000
- Sigrid Borg (L): 2000-2008
- Sanne Jensen (K): 2008-2012
- Elin Albrechtsen (L): 2012-present