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Azmara is divided into eight {{wpl|first-level subdivisions}}: seven '''{{wpl|province|provinces}}''' ([[Azmaran language|Azmaran]]: ''ryken'') and the '''{{wpl|free city}}''' ([[Azmaran language|Azmaran]]: ''friisted'') of [[Aalmsted]]. Despite this official distinction, however, in common parlance all eight of Azmara's subdivisions are referred to as provinces. While the existence of the provinces as administrative entities is enshrined in the [[Basic Law of the Commonwealth of Azmara]], Azmara is officially a {{wpl|unitary state}} and as such the provincial governments are subordinate to the [[Government of Azmara|national government]] and as such only have power over areas that the national government has seen fit to devolve power in, with [[Aalmsted]], [[Haadland]] and [[Hytklif]] having further devolution than other provinces.
Azmara is divided into eight {{wpl|first-level subdivisions}}: seven '''{{wpl|province|provinces}}''' ([[Azmaran language|Azmaran]]: ''ryken'') and the '''{{wpl|free city}}''' ([[Azmaran language|Azmaran]]: ''friisted'') of [[Aalmsted]]. Despite this official distinction, however, in common parlance all eight of Azmara's subdivisions are referred to as provinces. While the existence of the provinces as administrative entities is enshrined in the [[Basic Law of the Commonwealth of Azmara]], Azmara is officially a {{wpl|unitary state}} and as such the provincial governments are subordinate to the [[Government of Azmara|national government]] and as such only have power over areas that the national government has seen fit to devolve power in, with [[Aalmsted]], [[Haadland]] and [[Hytklif]] having further devolution than other provinces.


The provinces of Azmara descend from the constituent entities of the [[Union of Groonbank-Westmaark]] and the [[Azmaran Confederation]], each of which had its own royal house and significant autonomy over its own affairs with the exceptions of Aalmsted and [[Nordberg]], which were administered by the central government. These entities were abolished by the [[Republic of Westmark]] and replaced with 21 {{wpl|departments}}, yet they would be restored with significantly reduced autonomy under the [[Kingdom of the Azmarans]] and would be reformed into provinces after the Revolution of 1855.
The provinces of Azmara descend from the constituent entities of the [[Union of the Twin Crowns]] and the [[Azmaran Confederation]], each of which had its own royal house and significant autonomy over its own affairs with the exceptions of Aalmsted and [[Nordberg]], which were administered by the central government. These entities were abolished by the [[Republic of Westmark]] and replaced with 21 {{wpl|departments}}, yet they would be restored with significantly reduced autonomy under the [[Kingdom of the Azmarans]] and would be reformed into provinces after the Revolution of 1855.


Azmara's provinces vary significantly in area and population - the smallest subdivision in size is Aalmsted at 416.15 square kilometres and the smallest province by the strict definition is Nordberg at 3,826.73 square kilometres, while the largest is [[Westmaark]] at 14,734.04 square kilometres. Nordberg is also the least populated province with just 391,192 inhabitants while [[Groonbank]] is the most populated province with 2,531,928 inhabitants, making up a quarter of the country's population.
Azmara's provinces vary significantly in area and population - the smallest subdivision in size is Aalmsted at 416.15 square kilometres and the smallest province by the strict definition is Nordberg at 3,826.73 square kilometres, while the largest is [[Westmaark]] at 14,734.04 square kilometres. Nordberg is also the least populated province with just 391,192 inhabitants while [[Groonbank]] is the most populated province with 2,531,928 inhabitants, making up a quarter of the country's population.

Revision as of 20:32, 31 July 2023

Provinces of Azmara
Ryken âb Azmaara (Azmaran)
CategoryUnitary unit
Location Azmara
Created byBasic Law of 1933
Created1855
Number7 provinces
1 free city
PopulationsMinimum: Nordberg, 391,192
Maximum: Groonbank, 2,531,928
AreasMinimum (including water): Aalmsted, 416.15km2
Minimum (including water): Westmaark, 14,734.04km2
SubdivisionsFief
Municipality

Azmara is divided into eight first-level subdivisions: seven provinces (Azmaran: ryken) and the free city (Azmaran: friisted) of Aalmsted. Despite this official distinction, however, in common parlance all eight of Azmara's subdivisions are referred to as provinces. While the existence of the provinces as administrative entities is enshrined in the Basic Law of the Commonwealth of Azmara, Azmara is officially a unitary state and as such the provincial governments are subordinate to the national government and as such only have power over areas that the national government has seen fit to devolve power in, with Aalmsted, Haadland and Hytklif having further devolution than other provinces.

The provinces of Azmara descend from the constituent entities of the Union of the Twin Crowns and the Azmaran Confederation, each of which had its own royal house and significant autonomy over its own affairs with the exceptions of Aalmsted and Nordberg, which were administered by the central government. These entities were abolished by the Republic of Westmark and replaced with 21 departments, yet they would be restored with significantly reduced autonomy under the Kingdom of the Azmarans and would be reformed into provinces after the Revolution of 1855.

Azmara's provinces vary significantly in area and population - the smallest subdivision in size is Aalmsted at 416.15 square kilometres and the smallest province by the strict definition is Nordberg at 3,826.73 square kilometres, while the largest is Westmaark at 14,734.04 square kilometres. Nordberg is also the least populated province with just 391,192 inhabitants while Groonbank is the most populated province with 2,531,928 inhabitants, making up a quarter of the country's population.

History

Administration

Devolved powers

Politics and governance

Azmaran federalism

List of provinces

Azmara's eight first-level subdivisions are as follows:

Province (Ryk) Capital Largest city Popula­tion
(December 2013)		 Area (km2) Pop. density
(people/km2) 		Fiefs Legislature President (Ryksforsiter) Party Coalition
Aalmsted Itself 1,023,942 416 2,461 0 Stedsmot of Aalmsted Analiisa Aleksdohter[n 1] Ap Ap, R, Groon
Groonbank Westhaltuun Jorś-Hylager 2,531,928 11,902 213 9 Ryksmot of Groonbank Mikel Wiljâmssun GF GF, SF, LG
Haadland Karlsby 814,295 7,917 103 5 Haadlandic Folksmot Liis Wiljâmsdohter R R, Groon, HV
Hytklif Nyhâben 502,810 7,440 68 4 Hytklifer Folksmot Jana Jonsdohter PfH PfH, Ap
Nordberg City of Nordberg 391,192 3,827 102 3 States of Nordberg Fraans Jonssun SF SF, Ap
Ostlaak Kyningsmer 1,128,381 6,727 168 5 States of Ostlaak Leif Karlssun Ap Ap, SfO
Sompland Saltsdyyk 1,618,271 9,883 164 6 Ryksmot of Sompland Lorens Jonssun Ap Ap, Groon, R
Westmaark Mideltuun Stajnensby 2,018,281 14,734 137 9 States of Westmaark Eryka Jonsdohter Ap Ap, SF
  1. ↑ Officially the Mayor of the Free City of Aalmsted (Azmaran: Stedsmaaster âb de Friisted âb Aalmsted)
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