Ruvian Autonomy

Ruvian Autonomy Ruvii Selsbestjoer (Ruvian) Ruviske Selvstyre (Littish)
Autonomous region of Littland
Flag
Anthem: "Yn ús dellingen blau" (Ruvian) (English: "In our blue valleys")
Location of the Ruvian Autonomy within Littland
Sovereign state	Republic of Littland
Treaty of Kehlborg	1702
First Ruvian Council	1809
Autonomy Established	1 August 2004
Capital and largest city	Nebel
Official languages	Ruvian Littish
Ethnic groups	Ruvians Litts Walnerians
Demonym(s)	Ruvian
Government	Devolved region within a parliamentary republic
• Premier	Roan Baarda
Legislature	Ruvian Council
Area
• Total	9,596 km2 (3,705 sq mi)
Population
• 2021 estimate	2,248,000
• Density	234/km2 (606.1/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2020 estimate
• Total	26.62 billion AD$
• Per capita	11,841 AD$
Gini (2021)	31.8 medium
HDI (2018)	0.724 high

The Ruvian Autonomy (Ruvian: Ruvii Selsbestjoer, Littish: Ruviske Selvstyre) or simply Ruvia, is an autonomous region of Littland since 2004. It is inhabited by the Ruvian ethnic group with the offical languages being Ruvian and Littish.

History

See also: History of Littland

The Ruvians have been under control of Littland since the Treaty of Kehlborg in 1702.

The Ruvians first started coming together to discuss their place in Littland in the early 1800's, culminating in the First Ruvian Council in 1809. The Old Council as it's known, declared at Ruvians were different than Litts and as such, should be treated as such and with respect, dignity and care. Since 1702 Ruvians had seen oppression by ruling Littish monarchs.

The Dark Decade saw Ruvians oppressed by the Nordskov administration, deindustrializating the area and ignoring Ruvian pleas for political influence. During the Littish Civil War, the Old Council split over the issue of Nationalism or Socialism, with member unsure whether Ruvians had a better future as an independent state or under a socialist, and thus perceived, more equal Littland. This is still a topic of discussion today.

After the Civil War, rights for Ruvians and the recognition of majority-Ruvian areas were incorporated into the Constitution.

In November 2003 a referendum for a new Constitution was held, with the major change being the establishment of a Ruvian autonomous region. The referendum passed with 68.6% voting for it and on 1 August 2004, the Ruvian Autonomy was established.

Geography

See also: Geography of Littland

Memmert Mountains

The Ruvian Autonomy covers an area of 9,596 square kilometers (3,705 sq mi). Over 32% of the population lives within the capital of Nebel. The Ruvian landscape is characterized by the Memmert Mountains, a mountain range that goes through a majority of the Ruvian Autonomy and parts of Littland. The highest point is "Sinneberch" (Sun Mountain) 793m above sea level, located north of Leens. The highlands of the mountains are drained by various smaller streams which runs into the Arup River.

The climate in Ruvia is similar to the rest of Littland, having a temperate climate with cold winters warm summers. Due to its mountainous terrain, on average the temperature is lower in Ruvia than the rest of Littland. A large part of Ruvia is covered in forest, with only around 30% suitable for large scale agriculture. Many natural resources can be found in the mountains, lignite, graphite and coal. Over 70% of electricity produced from coal in Littland comes from coal mined in the Memmerts.

Politics

See also: Politics of Littland

A standard Littish Passport

Littish Passport issued in the Ruvian Autonomy

The Ruvian Autonomy is governed in accordance with Section 70 of the Constitution of Littland, which guarantee the regions autonomy and the powers of the Ruvian Council and the Premier of Ruvia, who acts as the government. Additionally the 'Act on Ruvian Autonomy and Status in Littish Politics' from 2008 further grants the region lawmaking power within certain areas such as education, social affairs and environment. The Act also gave parties in the Council the ability to stand for Folkekammer elections without the need to go through the normal process Littish parties have to. This has happened a few times, with the National Party, Social Democrats and People's Party coming together to campaign as the Party for Ruvia, it currently has no seats in the current Folkekammer.

Since 2008 the Ruvian Autonomy has had its own flag and issued its own variant of the Littish passport. It also its own police force and law enforcement, but is a demilitarized area due to history of Littish oppression using the Armed Forces. Before conscription was abolished in 2006, Ruvians were exempt from military service but could still volunteer.

Parties

Party			Council seats	Ideology	Leader	Comments
		Ruvian National Party Ruvii Nasjonale Partij Det Ruviske National Parti	15 / 45	Centre-right conservative party. In favor of staying with Littland.	Roan Baarda	Sister party to the Christian Democrats
		Ruvian Social Democrats Sosjaaldemokraten Ruviske Socialdemokrater	13 / 45	Centre-left social democratic party. In favor of staying with Littland.	Lourens Sjoerd	Sister party to the Labour Party
		People's Party of Ruvia Folkspartij fan Ruvië Ruvisk Folkeparti	9 / 45	Centrist party. In favor of greater autonomy.	Pitter Tiede
		Self Determination Party De Selsbeskikkingspartij Selvbestemmelsespartiet	8 / 45	Catch-all nationalistic party. In favor of Ruvian independence.	Fedde Dieuwer	Sometimes called the Independence Party

Municipalities

See also: Administrative divisions of Littland

There are 14 municipalities in the Ruvian Autonomy. Over half of the population lives within the three largest cities, Borgsum, Leens and the capital Nebel as of 2021.

• Nebel
  • Population: 727,871
• Leens
  • Population: 461,287
• Borgsum
  • Population: 240,524
• Drage
  • Population: 165,482
• Welt
  • Population: 105,687
• Viöl
  • Population: 103.751
• Hooge
  • Population: 78,514
• Seeth
  • Population: 76,418
• Stöde
  • Population: 70,139
• Ockrup
  • Population: 68,454
• Oldsum
  • Population: 68,258
• Breküll
  • Population: 67,985
• Arlelund
  • Population: 59,784
• Engum
  • Population: 53,516

Demographics

See also: Ethnic groups in Littland

Areas inhabited by the Ruvian people over the last few centuries with borders of the Ruvian Autonomy shown.

Most inhabitants speak Ruvian as their first language, with 81% in 2020. The language in public schools is Ruvian, with Littish being a secondary school language. Despite there being over 4 million Ruvians in Littland, only roughly 1.9 million of them live in the Ruvian Autonomy. The rest is scattered across Littland with a considerable Ruvian exclave in the capital of Kaslund.