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The oldest traces of human existence within the territory of modern-day Vaiga can be dated to the {{wp|Middle Paleolithic}} era. {{wp|Neolithic}} farming settlements were first founded in the lush Vaigan planes in around 5300 BCE. | The oldest traces of human existence within the territory of modern-day Vaiga can be dated to the {{wp|Middle Paleolithic}} era. {{wp|Neolithic}} farming settlements were first founded in the lush Vaigan planes in around 5300 BCE. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Loobu near Porgaste.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|235px|left|The [[Narva River]] in [[Mikkulainen]] county.]] | |||
Vaiga is landlocked between ??? and ??? in northern ???. Around 62% of Vaiga's land area is covered by temperate {{wp|pine forest}}, followed by sizable {{wp|limestone}} and {{wp|oil shale}} deposits. Several rivers such as the [[Narva River]] and the [[Ohalatva River]] pass through Vaigan territory, while the land is also host to numerous {{wp|bog|bogs}} and the small [[Valkjarvi Lake]]. Vaiga lacks any mountains or significant hills, and is instead mostly flat. Most of Vaiga's population is clustered around the rivers, with the capital Petäjärvi located on the banks of the Narva River. | |||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
[[File:Pines in winter, Männiku.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|200px|right|Pine forest in [[Mäkrälä]] in winter.]] | |||
Vaiga lies in the {{wp|temparate climate| temparate climate zone}} and has a {{wp|continental climate}}. Due to its location, Vaiga experiences mild and dry temperatures during spring, while summers are much wetter due to the presence of thunderstorms. Autumn is the wettest season, with {{wp|cyclones}} bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms into the continental interior. During winter, January and February are by far the coldest months with a record low of -35°C experienced in Petäjärvi in 2004. Snow cover lasts from mid to late December until early May. Precipitation is plentiful especially in thesummer months, with nearly 700mm of rain per year. | |||
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|Jan high C=−1.9 | |||
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|Mar high C = 3.3 | |||
|Apr high C = 11.1 | |||
|May high C = 17.7 | |||
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|Jul high C = 23.2 | |||
|Aug high C = 21.7 | |||
|Sep high C = 15.7 | |||
|Oct high C = 9.5 | |||
|Nov high C = 2.8 | |||
|Dec high C = -0.9 | |||
|year high C = 10.1 | |||
|Jan mean C = -4.6 | |||
|Feb mean C = -5.1 | |||
|Mar mean C = -0.8 | |||
|Apr mean C = 5.9 | |||
|May mean C = 11.9 | |||
|Jun mean C = 15.5 | |||
|Jul mean C = 18.0 | |||
|Aug mean C = 16.6 | |||
|Sep mean C = 11.3 | |||
|Oct mean C = 6.3 | |||
|Nov mean C = 0.5 | |||
|Dec mean C = -3.3 | |||
|year mean C = 6.1 | |||
|Jan low C = -7.2 | |||
|Feb low C = −8.4 | |||
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|Jul low C = 13.0 | |||
|Aug low C = 11.9 | |||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 23 November 2019
Republic of Vaiga Väiga Tasavalta (Veri) | |
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 Coat of Arms
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| Motto: “Ruha ja Terveüz” "Peace and Tranquility" | |
| Anthem: Nouse, Verilain! Arise, Veri!  | |
 Location of Vaiga (green) | |
| Capital | Petäjärvi |
| Official languages | Veri |
| Ethnic groups (2018) | 92.3% Verilain 7.7% others |
| Demonym(s) | Vaigan |
| Government | Federal multi-party parlimentary directorial republic |
| Alina Häyhänen Raimo Hudilainen Anna Hyvönen Aleksandr Särkijärvi Kristiina Karjalainen Maryam Farahani Nyyrikki Järvenpää | |
• Chairman | Marju Randjärv |
| Legislature | Riigikogu |
| Independence | |
• from ??? | June 14, 19XX |
| Area | |
• Total | 000 km2 (0 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 3.4 |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 34,296 |
• Density | 00.0/km2 (0.0/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $1.317 billion |
• Per capita | $38,417 |
| Gini (2018) |  29.7low |
| HDI (2017) |  0.875very high |
| Currency | Markka (mk) (VKM) |
| Time zone | UTC-0 (PST) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +42 |
| ISO 3166 code | VGA |
| Internet TLD | .vg |
Vaiga (Veri: Väiga; [ʋæi̯gɑ] VAEE-ghah), known officially as the Republic of Vaiga (Veri: Väiga Tasavalta) also known as the Free State of Vaiga (Veri: Väiga Vaba Riik) is a sovereign landlocked microstate in ???, wedged between ??? to the west and ??? to the east. Vaiga is a directorial republic, with the Governing Council functioning as the collective head of state of the Republic.
Divided into 7 counties, its capital is the municipality of Petäjärvi. Vaiga is the ?th smallest country in the world, with a total land area of 0 square kilometers (0 square miles) and a population of only 34,296 people. Vaiga speaks the Veri language, a Finno-Ugric language spoken amongst the Verilain people who make up the majority of the population of Vaiga. Vaiga is the only country to recognize Veri as an official language.
Economically, Vaiga has a high GDP per capita of $38,417 and an economy primarily driven by the export of small specialty machinery and the export of distilled liquors such as paloviina. In addition, Vaiga has a small but significant financial sector. In the past 50 years, Vaiga has developed from a predominantly agrarian state into a highly industrialized mixed economy. Vaiga has one of the lowest unemployment figures in the region and has no national debt. Low tax rates in the Republic have led it to be labeled as a tax haven.
A liberal democracy, Vaiga scores high in terms of press freedom, democratic and equality rankings. Vaiga provides universal healthcare to its citizens and is widely regarded to be one of the most peaceful countries in the world- Vaiga lacks a standing army and its police forces are unarmed with the exception of the lightly-armed Border Control Office. Vaiga is a member of the ???, ??? and ???.
History
Prehistory
The oldest traces of human existence within the territory of modern-day Vaiga can be dated to the Middle Paleolithic era. Neolithic farming settlements were first founded in the lush Vaigan planes in around 5300 BCE.
Geography
Vaiga is landlocked between ??? and ??? in northern ???. Around 62% of Vaiga's land area is covered by temperate pine forest, followed by sizable limestone and oil shale deposits. Several rivers such as the Narva River and the Ohalatva River pass through Vaigan territory, while the land is also host to numerous bogs and the small Valkjarvi Lake. Vaiga lacks any mountains or significant hills, and is instead mostly flat. Most of Vaiga's population is clustered around the rivers, with the capital Petäjärvi located on the banks of the Narva River.
Climate
Vaiga lies in the temparate climate zone and has a continental climate. Due to its location, Vaiga experiences mild and dry temperatures during spring, while summers are much wetter due to the presence of thunderstorms. Autumn is the wettest season, with cyclones bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms into the continental interior. During winter, January and February are by far the coldest months with a record low of -35°C experienced in Petäjärvi in 2004. Snow cover lasts from mid to late December until early May. Precipitation is plentiful especially in thesummer months, with nearly 700mm of rain per year.
| Climate data for Petäjärvi | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
3.3 (37.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
9.5 (49.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
10.1 (50.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −4.6 (23.7) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
5.9 (42.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.6 (61.9) |
11.3 (52.3) |
6.3 (43.3) |
0.5 (32.9) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
6.1 (43.0) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −7.2 (19.0) |
−8.4 (16.9) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
1.1 (34.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
13.0 (55.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
7.5 (45.5) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
2.2 (36.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 46 (1.8) |
34 (1.3) |
36 (1.4) |
30 (1.2) |
52 (2.0) |
84 (3.3) |
80 (3.1) |
86 (3.4) |
62 (2.4) |
64 (2.5) |
51 (2.0) |
47 (1.9) |
665 (26.2) |
| Source: University of Petäjärvi | |||||||||||||