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| [[Category:Kylaris]][[Category:Valentir]]{{Region icon Kylaris}}{{Infobox country | | [[Category:Matharius]]{{Infobox country |
| |conventional_long_name = Federal Republic of Valentir | | |conventional_long_name = United Federation of Matharius, Carhaix and Aurelia |
| |native_name = République fédérale de Valentir<br> | | {{collapsible list |
| |common_name = Valentir | | |titlestyle = background:transparent;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:84%; |
| | |title = 4 other official names |
| | | {{Infobox|subbox=yes|bodystyle=font-size:77%;font-weight:normal; |
| | | rowclass1 = mergedrow | label1 = {{wp|Hawaiian language|Arateran}}: |
| | | data1 = ''Hui Hui o Matharius, Carhaix a me Aurelia'' |
| | | rowclass2 = mergedrow | label2 = {{wp|French language|Valentirian}}: |
| | | data2 = ''Fédération unie de Matharius, Carhaix et Aurelia'' |
| | | rowclass3 = mergedrow | label3 = {{wp|Italian language|Elysian}}: |
| | | data3 = ''Federazione Unita di Matharius, Carhaix e Aurelia'' |
| | | rowclass4 = mergedrow | label4 = {{wp|Spanish language|Telmaran}}: |
| | | data4 = ''Federación Unida de Matharius, Carhaix y Aurelia'' |
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| | |common_name = UFVCA |
| |image_flag = New Valentir Flag.png | | |image_flag = New Valentir Flag.png |
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| |national_motto = ''Arduus ad solem'' | | |national_motto = ''Arduus ad solem'' |
| |englishmotto = <small>"Striving towards the sun"<small> | | |englishmotto = <small>"Striving towards the sun"<small> |
| |national_anthem = "{{wp|TBD}}" | | |national_anthem = "{{wp|Marche vers la liberté}}" |
| |other_symbol_type = | | |other_symbol_type = |
| |other_symbol = | | |other_symbol = |
| |image_map = Valentir orthographic projection.png | | |image_map = |
| |alt_map = | | |alt_map = |
| |map_caption = Location of the Federal Republic in [[Kylaris]] | | |map_caption = Location of the United Federation in [[X]] |
| |image_map2 = | | |image_map2 = |
| |alt_map2 = | | |alt_map2 = |
| |map_caption2 = | | |map_caption2 = |
| |capital = {{flagicon image|Flag of the City of London.svg}} [[Valeins]] | | |capital = {{flagicon image|Flag of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.svg}} [[Valeins]] |
| |largest_city = {{flagicon image|City Flag of Portsmouth.svg}} [[Harborough]] | | |largest_city = {{flagicon image|Unofficial County Flag of Greater Manchester.svg}} [[Harborough]] |
| |official_languages = {{wp|English language|Estmerish}}<br>{{wp|French language|Gaullican}}<br>{{wp|Maori language|Arateran}} | | |official_languages = {{wp|English language|Avalonian}}<br>{{wp|French language|Valentirian}} |
| |national_languages = | | |national_languages = |
| |regional_languages = | | |regional_languages = |
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| |ethnic_groups = | | |ethnic_groups = |
| |ethnic_groups_year = | | |ethnic_groups_year = |
| |demonym = Valentirian | | |demonym = [[Matharians|Matharian]] |
| |government_type = {{wp|Federalism|Federal}} {{wp|Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential}} {{wp|Constitution|constitutional}} {{wp|Republic|republic}} | | |government_type = {{wp|Federalism|Federal}} {{wp|Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential}} {{wp|Constitution|constitutional}} {{wp|Republic|republic}} |
| |leader_title1 = [[List of heads of state of Valentir|President]] | | |leader_title1 = [[List of heads of state of Valentir|President]] |
| |leader_name1 = {{nowrap|[[Helene Pauline]]}} <small>([[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]])</small> | | |leader_name1 = {{nowrap|[[Gaultier Babineaux]]}} <small>([[Valentirian Federation of Labour|VFL]])</small> |
| |leader_title2 = [[List of heads of government of Valentir|Prime Minister]] | | |leader_title2 = [[List of deputy heads of state of Valentir|Vice President]] |
| |leader_name2 = {{nowrap|[[Johnathan Bennett]]}} <small>([[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]])</small> | | |leader_name2 = {{nowrap|[[Aidan Bishop]]}} <small>([[Workers' Party|WP]])</small> |
| |leader_title3 = {{nowrap|[[Deputy Prime Minister of Valentir|Deputy Prime Minister]]}} | | |leader_title3 = [[List of heads of government of Valentir|Prime Minister]] |
| |leader_name3 = {{nowrap|[[Tristan Teyssier]]}} <small>([[Action populaire-Démocrates sotiriens|AP-DS]])</small> | | |leader_name3 = {{nowrap|[[Lucrezia Fiorentini]]}} <small>([[Valentirian Federation of Labour|VFL]])</small> |
| |leader_title4 = {{nowrap|[[Chief Justice of Valentir|Chief Justice]]}} | | |leader_title4 = {{nowrap|[[Deputy Prime Minister of Valentir|Deputy Prime Minister]]}} |
| |leader_name4 = {{nowrap|[[Thibault Devaux]]}} | | |leader_name4 = {{nowrap|[[Maëlys Le Corre]]}} <small>([[Green Party|GP]])</small> |
| |leader_title5 = {{nowrap|[[President of the Senate (Valentir)|President of the Senate]]}} | | |leader_title5 = {{nowrap|[[Chief Justice of Valentir|Chief Justice]]}} |
| |leader_name5 = {{nowrap|[[Andréa Arnoux]]}} <small>([[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]])</small> | | |leader_name5 = {{nowrap|[[Ingvar Alvheim]]}} |
| |leader_title6 = {{nowrap|[[Speaker of the Assembly (Valentir)|Speaker of the Assembly]]}} | | |leader_title6 = {{nowrap|[[President of the Senate (Valentir)|President of the Senate]]}} |
| |leader_name6 = {{nowrap|[[Jérôme Chauvin]]}} <small>([[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]])</small> | | |leader_name6 = {{nowrap|[[Genevieve Cantelli]]}} <small>([[Valentirian Federation of Labour|VFL]])</small> |
| |legislature = [[Parliament of Valentir|Parliament]] | | |leader_title7 = {{nowrap|[[Speaker of the Valentirian Assembly|Speaker of the Assembly]]}} |
| |upper_house = [[Senate of Valentir|Senate]] | | |leader_name7 = {{nowrap|[[Camila Carvalho]]}} <small>([[Valentirian Federation of Labour|VFL]])</small> |
| |lower_house = [[National Assembly of Valentir|Assembly]] | | |legislature = [[Parliament of the United Federation|Parliament]] |
| |sovereignty_type = [[History of Valentir|Independence]] from the [[Kingdom of Estmere|Estmerish Empire]] | | |upper_house = [[Senate of the United Federation|Senate]] |
| |sovereignty_note = | | |lower_house = [[Assembly of the United Federation|Assembly]] |
| |established_event1 = [[Kingdom of Estmere|Euclean colonization]]
| | |sovereignty_type = [[History of the United Federation|Independence]] |
| |established_date1 = 1629 | | |sovereignty_note = from [[Kingdom of Greater Avalon|Greater Avalon]] |
| |established_event2 = [[The Brother's War|Unification]]
| | |established_event1 = [[United Federation Declaration of Independence|Declaration]] |
| |established_date2 = 1714
| | |established_date1 = 1766 |
| |established_event3 = [[Royal Statue of Harborough]]
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| |established_date3 = 4 September 1825 | |
| |established_event4 = [[Declaration of Free People]]
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| |established_date4 = 11 January 1912 | |
| |established_event5 = [[Federalism in Valentir|Federation]]
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| |established_date5 = 13 June 1912
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| |established_event6 = [[Constitution of the Free People|Current constitution]]
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| |established_date6 = 19 July 1912
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| |area = | | |area = |
| |area_km2 = 5675532 | | |area_km2 = 24,709,000 |
| |area_sq_mi = 2217005 | | |area_sq_mi = 9,540,000 |
| |area_footnote = | | |area_footnote = |
| |percent_water = 1.34 | | |percent_water = 1.34 |
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| |population_estimate = 55,051,345 | | |population_estimate = {{increase}} 587,953,442 |
| |population_estimate_rank = | | |population_estimate_rank = |
| |population_estimate_year = 2019 | | |population_estimate_year = 2042 |
| |population_census = 51,690,103 | | |population_census = 585,748,026 |
| |population_census_year = 2015 | | |population_census_year = 2040 |
| |population_density_km2 = | | |population_density_km2 = |
| |population_density_sq_mi = | | |population_density_sq_mi = |
| |population_density_rank = | | |population_density_rank = |
| |GDP_PPP = $2.604 trillion | | |GDP_PPP = {{increase}} $38.463 trillion |
| |GDP_PPP_rank = | | |GDP_PPP_rank = |
| |GDP_PPP_year = 2019 | | |GDP_PPP_year = 2042 |
| |GDP_PPP_per_capita = $47,318 | | |GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $65,420 |
| |GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = | | |GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = |
| |GDP_nominal = $2.584 trillion | | |GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $38.128 trillion |
| |GDP_nominal_rank = | | |GDP_nominal_rank = |
| |GDP_nominal_year = 2019 | | |GDP_nominal_year = 2042 |
| |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $46,952 | | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $64,850 |
| |GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = | | |GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = |
| |Gini = 43.8 | | |Gini = 49.8 |
| |Gini_rank = | | |Gini_rank = |
| |Gini_year = 2019 | | |Gini_year = 2042 |
| |Gini_change = increase | | |Gini_change = increase |
| |Gini_category = very low | | |Gini_category = very low |
| |HDI = 0.951 | | |HDI = 0.915 |
| |HDI_rank = | | |HDI_rank = |
| |HDI_year = 2019 | | |HDI_year = 2042 |
| |HDI_change = increase | | |HDI_change = increase |
| |HDI_category = very high | | |HDI_category = very high |
| |currency = [[Valentirian Pound]] | | |currency = [[Matharian dollar]] |
| |currency_code = VP, £ | | |currency_code = MD, $ |
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| |cctld = [[.va]] | | |cctld = [[.ma]] |
| |iso3166code = VA | | |iso3166code = MA |
| |calling_code = +61 | | |calling_code = +61 |
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| The '''Federal Republic of Valentir''' ({{wp|French language|Gaullican}}: ''République Fédérale de Valentir'') is a {{wp|Sovreign state|sovereign}} country comprising of the mainland of the [[Valentir (Continent)|Valentirian continent]], the island of [[New Embria]] and numerous smaller islands. It is a federal republic composed of 15 constituent provinces, three territories, and various possessions. At 5.6 million km2 and with over 55 million people, Valentir is the largest country in [[Sublustria]] and the 5th largest in the world by total area and the twenty-second most populous country. The capital is [[Valeins]] and the largest city is [[Harborough]], an important global city and financial centre with an urban population of 5.1 million. The country's other major metropolitan areas are [[Valanjou]], [[Dunwall]], [[Shadwell]] and [[Haussimont]]. Fourteen of the provinces are on the mainland of the continent. The Province of New Embria is an island located off the west coast of the continent. The various territories and island possessions are scattered about the Sublustrian Ocean, the furthest being [[St. Richard Island]]. The extremely diverse geography, climate, and wildlife of Valentir makes it one of the world's 4 megadiverse countries.
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| Prior to discovery by [[Euclea|Euclean]] explorers, {{wp|Indigenous Australians|Indigenous Valentirians}} inhabited the continent for about 65,000 years, preceding the arrival of the {{wp|Maori people|Arateran migrants}}, who arrived in the early 12th century. The Araterans expanded rapidly across the Northern coast of the continent, establishing a series of petty kingdoms, before spreading to the East and South. The first Eucleans arrived in 1629, led by Amathian explorer Constantin Valentir, and the first wave of migrations began in 1631. The greatest of these migrations originated from [[Gaullica]] and [[Estmere]], who became the dominant colonial powers in Sublustria by the early 18th century. Estmere's defeat in the [[Gilded Wars]] would see most of the continent controlled by Gaullica, save for a few quasi-independent Estmerish-majority states in the North and West. Several prominent gold rushes and a desire to further their declining prestige would renew Estmerish interest in Valentir. In the early 19th century the fledgling states were returned to the Estmerish fold and Gaullica's subsequent defeat in the [[!Napoleonic Wars]] resulted in the establishment of Estmere as the sole power on the continent. Despite effectively being granted home rule, the Solarian Catholic and growing Calumniorist populations clashed with the apathetic Estmerish administration. Ethnic tensions between the Gaullicans, Estmerish and Araterans saw a sharp increase during this period, with violence and hate crimes being widespread. The onset of the [[Great Depression]], growing anti-Estmerish sentiments, and subsequent political radicalisation led to the [[Wave of Liberation]], with Valentir declaring independence on 19 July 1912.
| | The '''United Federation of Matharius, Carhaix and Aurelia''' ('''U.F.M.C.A''' or '''UFMCA'''), commonly known as the '''United Federation''' ('''U.F''' or '''UF''') or '''Matharius''', is a {{wp|List of transcontinental countries|transcontinental country}} comprising the entirety of the [[North Matharius|Northern Matharian continent]], as well as possessing several overseas states and territories. |
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| The first few decades following independence were dominated by the [[Valentirian Federation of Labour]] and was marked by extensive social, political, economic, and cultural reforms with the aim to establish a post-colonial, unique Valentirian identity. Policies such as [[Amitié]] and [[One Nation, One People]] aimed to bridge tense ethnic and religious divides. The [[Senrian Revolution]] in 1916 saw Valentir openly support [[Katurou Imahara]] through arms shipments and financial aid. The outbreak of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]] in 1926 led to Valentir becoming a supplier for the [[Grand Alliance]] shortly before joining the war on their side in 1928. A major participant in the Coian and Asterian fronts, Valentir would help spearhead the creation of the [[Community of Nations]] and [[International Council for Democracy]] after the war, as well the [[Asterian Forum for Development and Cooperation]].
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| Valentir is considered a {{wp|Regional power|regional}} and {{wp|Middle power|middle power}} in international affairs and is a founding member of the [[Community of Nations]], [[International Council for Democracy]], [[Asterian Forum for Development and Cooperation]], [[Community of 20|C20]], [[International Trade Organization]], [[Global Institute for Fiscal Affairs]], [[Sublustrian League]], [[Council for Economic Co-operation and Development]] (CECD), [[Cavignac Group]], and other international organizations.
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| A {{wp|Developed country|highly developed country}}, Valentir possesses the Xth largest economy in [[Kylaris]]. It has a {{wp|World Bank high-income economy|high-income}} {{wp|Mixed economy|mixed market economy}}, with the world's Xth highest per capita income. Valentir benefits from a highly skilled and educated workforce; it has among the world's largest proportion of citizens holding a tertiary education degree. Its economy is primarily based around {{wp|Finance|finance}}, {{wp|Telecommunication|telecommunications}}, {{wp|Mining|mining}}, {{wp|Tourism|tourism}}, {{wp|Electronics|electronics}}, {{wp|Energy industry|energy}} and {{wp|Manufacturing|manufacturing}}.
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| Having the {{wp|List of countries by Human Development Index|second-highest human development index}} and the fourth-highest ranked {{wp|Democracy Index|democracy}} globally, the country {{wp|International rankings of Valentir|ranks highly}} in quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties and political rights, with all its major cities faring well in global comparative livability surveys. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and [[Amitié|multicultural]] nations, the product of [[Immigration in Valentir|large-scale immigration]] from many other countries. Valentir has the world's Xth largest immigrant population, with immigrants accounting for 17.3% of the population.
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| [[File:4k ref portre bocskai.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6|The Valentirian continent is believed to be named after [[Constantin Valentir]].]]
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| The name ''Valentir'' is derived from the surname of [[Amathia|Amathian]] explorer [[Constantin Valentir]], who completed several voyages across the [[Vehemens Ocean]] under the auspices of the [[List of Gaullican Monarchs|Monarchs of Gaullica]]. In 1629 Valentir and the crew of ''[[HMS Marguerite]]'' became the first [[Euclea|Eucleans]] to make landfall on the [[Valentir (Continent)|Valentirian continent]]. Subsequent Gaullican expeditions would eventually receive colonial charters from King [[Francois II]].
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| In all official Gaullican documentation from that time ''Valentir'' is referred to as ''Terra Illustris'' ({{wp|Latin language|Solarian}}: Illustrious Land), a reference to the continents vast landscapes and natural resources. The continent would only be referred to as ''Valentir'' after the first [[Estmere|Estmerish]] explorers arrived in the early 1640's. Estmerish cartographer [[Some Name]] produced a world map in 1647 on which he named the behemoth continent ''Valentir'' in honour of Constantin. At the time it is unknown why a Gaullican backed explorer was chosen for the honour, but historical records eventually revealed that Constantin provided the Estmerish details regarding his findings shortly after his return to Euclea. By the late 18th century ''Valentir'' was the international term applied to the continent.
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| [[File:L'arrivée de Champlain à Québec.jpg|thumb|left|''de Valein's arrival in Terra Illustris, 1631'' by Henri Rousseau (1903).]]
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| The first recorded Euclean sighting of the Valentirian mainland, and the first recorded Euclean landfall on the Valentirian continent (in 1629), are attributed to the Gaullicans. The first ship and crew to chart the Valentirian coast and meet with [[Arateran people]] was the ''[[Couronne]]'' captained by Gaullican navigator, [[Jean-Luc de Valmont]]. The first settlement, [[Valanjou]], was founded in 1631 as the capital of the Viceroyalty of Ghislaine, the first Gaullican colony. The island continent would be officially named "Valentir," after royal decree awarded [[Valentin de Valeins]] a charter to establish and oversee colonisation of the island. The establishment of the Viceroyalties of [[Valmont]] (1633), [[Serault]] (1635), [[L'Anguille]] (1636), [[Talissieu]] (1636), and [[Giseroux]] (1640) would follow.
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| Estmerish colonisation began in 1644 with the founding of [[New Ardougne]] and its capital, [[Dunwall]], in north-eastern Valentir by Sir [[Lionel Black]], a privateer in the service of the Royal Navy. The settlements of [[Harborough]] (1645), [[Carrock]] (1647), [[Kirkwall]] (1651), [[Starkhaven]] (1653), and [[Amaranthine]] (1655) further established an Estmerish foothold on the continent. By the late 17th century most of the coast was controlled by either the Estmerish or Gaullicans. Competition between the rival maritime powers spurred rapid expansion. Conflicts between local tribes and petty kingdoms served as a means of proxy warfare between the colonial settlers. Territorial boundaries were in a state of constant dispute as a result of the [[Gilded Wars]]. The turmoil was worsened by the rise of piracy and banditry, both of which would see golden ages during the early 18th century.
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| A prominent feature of Estmerish expansion was the establishment of {{wp|Station (Australian agriculture)|Shires}}, a series of homesteads centred around extensive grazing lands for cattle, sheep, pigs and horses. Shires became commonplace by the late 17th century and formed the cornerstone of Estmerish colonial life.
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| Following the [[Dunwall Massacre]], tensions between the [[Commonwealth League]], who favoured preserving the status-quo, and [[Valentirian Federation of Labour]], a merger of separatist and trade union elements, reached an all time low by the beginning of the [[1910 Valentirian general election|1910 general election]]. Violence, especially in the poverty stricken neighborhoods of Valeins and Dunwall, became commonplace. The economic hardship brought about by the [[Great Collapse]] and increasing support for independence greatly increase the Federation's popularity. It was widely speculated that the election would produced a hung parliament, with the League remaining the largest party in parliament. On polling day the Federation won the first supermajority since 1839, garnering most of their support from the reform-minded Western shires, Industrial Northwest, and Gaullican graziers dissatisfied with Estmerish agricultural policy. Disgraced by his party's defeat and in fear of his life, Prime Minister [[Lionel Baines IV|Lionel Baines]] fled the country and sought refuge in Estmere. The League challenged the results of the election, claiming the opposition intimated voters with threats of violence. Despite loyalist fears of a full blown revolution, power was peacefully transferred from the League to the Federation, with [[Winston MacGregor]] assuming the office of Prime Minister on 11 November.
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| File:NZL-mtcook-peters-lookout.jpg|Mount Tāwhirimātea, the highest point in the Dragon's Spine
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| File:Second Valley 2.JPG|The rugged coastline of the Montblanc Valley, located on the Charmolle Peninsula
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| File:Uluru, helicopter view, cropped.jpg|Aerial photograph of Areyonga, the sacred mountain of the Anangu people, in Talissieu
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| File:Holloways beach 1920x1080.jpg|Coastal scene at Hollingsworth Beach in Rotorua
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| File:Whanganui River.jpg|Rural landscape on the Amaranthine River in Westcliff
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| ===Geography===
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| Surrounded by the [[Vehemens Ocean|Vehemens]] and [[Lumine Ocean|Lumine]] oceans, Valentir is separated from the [[Asterias]] by the [[Sublustrian Sea]] and from [[Coius]] by the [[Banfura Sea]], with the Sublustrian Sea lying off the New Ardougne coast, and the Banfura Sea lying between Valentir and Coius. The world's smallest continent and fourth largest country by total area, Valetir — owing to its size and isolation — is often dubbed the "island continent", and is sometimes considered the world's largest island.
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| The [[Great Barrier Reef]], the world's largest coral reef, lies a short distance off the north-east coast and extends for over 2,000 kilometres (1,240 mi). [[Mount Fairmaiden]], claimed to be the world's largest monolith, is located in Talissieu. At 3,754 metres (12,316 ft), [[Mount Tāwhirimātea]] is the highest mountain on the Valentirian mainland. Western and Eastern Valentir are marked by the [[White Mountains]] and [[Dragon's Spine Alps]], both of which run parallel to their respective coasts. The Western and Southern coastal regions of the continent feature temperate climates and is broadly comprised of forest, woodland, wetland, grassland, and rainforest. The Northwestern region tends to be drier, especially towards the coast, and is home to Valentir's largest desert as well as several dunes and dry grasslands. The Northeast is remarkably more temperate, albeit dry, with extensive grasslands and woodland. Central Valentir is a mixture of a dry, warm climate that is fed by large river basins and snow and is dominated by fertile grasslands and forests.
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| File:Kangur.rudy.drs.jpg|The red kangaroo is the largest extant macropod and is one of Valentir's heraldic animals, appearing with the lion on the coat of arms of Valentir.
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| File:Koala climbing tree.jpg|The koala does not normally need to drink, because it can obtain all of the moisture it needs by eating leaves.
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| File:Emu showing feet.jpg|The emu is the second largest surviving species of bird. It is a heraldic bird, appearing on the coat of arms of Talissieu.
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| File:Dingo2.jpg|The dingo was the first placental mammal introduced to Valentir by humans, around 4000 years ago.
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| |caption2=[[Prime Minister of Valentir|Prime Minister]]<br> [[Johnathan Bennett]]
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| ===Government===
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| Valentir has been since independence in 1912 a {{wp|Federalism|federal}} {{wp|Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential}} {{wp|Republic|republic}} with a {{wp|parliamentary system}} of governance, with the [[President of Valentir]] serving as {{wp|head of state}} and the [[Prime Minister of Valentir]] serving as {{wp|head of government}}. Power is divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, with each branch checking the power of one another. This system of {{wp|Separation of powers#Checks and balances|checks and balances}} was inspired by the X.
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| The [[President of Valentir]] is elected through a two-round system of voting to serve a 5 year term. While there are no term limits in the Constitution, it has become tradition for presidents to only serve one term. To date no President has served more than one term in office. Executive power lies in the hands of the President who, unlike heads of state in parliamentary republics, maintains a degree of executive authority and influence in the government, especially concerning foreign affairs, national security, and the {{wp|Promulgation|promulgation}} of laws. The President also may have a hand in the legislature, working with the Prime Minister to influence Parliament's agenda and direct the legislature, though this is very dependent on whether or not the President and Prime Minister share the same political party. Should the President and Prime Minister be from opposing parties it is customary that the president focus primarily on foreign affairs and the Prime Minister focus on internal affairs in what is commonly referred to as {{wp|Cohabitation (government)|cohabitation}}. In their capacity as head of state the President is also the {{wp|commander-in-chief}} of the [[Valentirian National Defence Force]] and is the chief diplomatic representative of the nation abroad. [[Helene Pauline]] of the [[Progressive Republican Party]] is the current [[President of Valentir]], in office since 5 March 2015.
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| According to the Constitution legislative power is held solely by the [[Parliament of Valentir]], a bicameral legislature consisting of the [[Federal Senate of Valentir|Senate]] and the [[Federal Assembly of Valentir|Assembly]]. The Senate is composed of 150 {{wp|Senator|Senators}}, 10 from each of the 15 provinces. Senators are popularly elected under the {{wp|Single transferable vote|single transferable vote}} system of {{wp|Proportional representation|proportional representation}}. As such the chamber features a multitude of parties vying for power. The Assembly is composed of 600 {{wp|Member of Parliament|Members of Parliament}}, each elected to represent a single member constituency, officially known as an electoral division (commonly referred to as electorates or seats). Members of the Assembly are elected using {{wp|First-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post voting}}. The Senate and Assembly convene at Fairfax Palace in the nation's capital, [[Valeins]].
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| The Constitution states that presidential, senate, and assembly elections must be held 5 years after the previous election. While it is the mandate of the constitution to have elections every 5 years, the current Prime Minister may call for a snap election in [[Federal Parliament of Valentir|Parliament]] before that time. A snap election may only occur if at least two-thirds of the Senate and Assembly vote in favour of the motion.
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| The [[Prime Minister of Valentir]] is the chief legislative official and a member of the Assembly. The Prime Minister is not an elected official, rather they are a {{wp|Member of Parliament}}. The position of prime minister belongs to the person most likely to command the confidence of the Assembly; this individual is typically the leader of the political party or coalition of parties that holds the largest number of seats in that chamber. The prime minister chooses a cabinet, on advice from the president, and its members are formally appointed by the president to form the [[Cabinet of Valentir]], the governing apparatus of the [[Federal government of Valentir]]. [[Johnathan Bennett]] of the [[Progressive Republican Party]] is the current [[Prime Minister of Valentir]], in office since 11 June 2016.
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| Valentir is recognized as a {{wp|Middle power|middle power}} for its role in international affairs with a tendency to pursue multilateral solutions. However, beginning in the 21st century, Valentir has been regarded as an {{wp|Emerging power|emerging}} {{wp|Great power|great power}} in concert with [[Satucin]] through its [[X alliance]], which has expanded its economic and military influence throughout the Asterias.
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| Valentir's foreign policy based on international peacekeeping and security is carried out through coalitions and international organizations, and through the work of numerous federal institutions. The country possesses significant {{wp|Soft power|soft}} and {{wp|Hard power|hard power}} through its extensive web of diplomatic and military commitments around the globe. Its "special relationships" with both [[Estmere]] and [[Senria]], as well as its membership in the [[C20]], [[International Council for Democracy]], and [[Cavignac Group]] have awarded Valentir significant clout within the international community.
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| Over recent decades, Valentir's foreign relations have been driven by a close association with [[Senria]] and the [[Council for Mutual Security and Development]] (COMSED) and by a desire to strengthen relationships in Euclea and the Asterias, particularly through [[La Gaullophonie]] and [[Asterian Development Council]]. Valentir has pursued the cause of international trade liberalisation. It led the formation of the [[Cavignac Group]] and [[Coius-Vehemens Forum for Economic Cooperation]]. Valentir is a member of the [[Council for Economic Co-operation and Development]], [[International Trade Organization]] and [[Global Institute for Fiscal Affairs]], and has pursued several major bilateral free trade agreements, most recently the [[Valentir-X Free Trade Agreement]] with another free trade agreement being negotiated with [[Mathrabumi]]—the Valentirian–Marathi Free Trade Agreement—and [[Senria]] and [[Vilcasuamanas]] in 2006, and as of November 2017 has put the [[Trans-Vehemens Partnership]] before parliament for ratification.
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| A founding member country of the [[Community of Nations]], Valentir is strongly committed to multilateralism and maintains an international aid program under which some 60 countries receive assistance. Valentir ranks thirteenth overall in the Center for Global Development's 2017 Commitment to Development Index.
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| ===Military===
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| [[File:Australian SOTG patrol Oct 2009.jpg|250px|thumb|left|A Valentirian Special Operations Task Group patrol in [[X]] during October 2009]]
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| The {{wp|Military|armed forces}} of Valentir, officially the [[Valentirian National Defence Force]], consists of five professional service branches: the [[Valentirian National Army]], [[Valentirian National Navy]], [[Valentirian National Air Force]], [[Valentirian National Marine Force]], and [[Valentirian National Strategic Support Force]]. The VNDF is officially lead by the [[National Defence Council]] and serves as the main organ in Valentirian military command. The NDC consists of the President, who serves as {{wp|Commander-in-chief}}, the [[Chairman of the National Defence Council]], who is appointed on advice from the Cabinet, and the [[Minister for Defence]], who manages the armed forces as leader of the [[Department of Defence]]. The VNDF is charged with the defence of Valentir, its territories, as well as promoting Valentir's global security interests and supporting international peacekeeping efforts. Valentir is a major contributor to [[Community of Nations|CN peacekeeping missions]] and actively participates in disaster relief and armed conflict. Its history of international intervention dates back to the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]] and its support for the [[Grand Alliance]].
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| [[File:HMAS Canberra RIMPAC 2016.jpg|250px|thumb|right|''Amaranthine''-class landing helicopter dock [[Amaranthine-class landing helicopter dock|VNS ''Winston MacGregor'']] is the flag ship of the Valentirian navy]]
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| The VNDF is a volunteer army currently consisting of 300,000 active and 450,000 reserve personnel. The budget for the fiscal year 2017-2018 allocated £62 billion to the [[Department of Defence]], about 2.3% of the country's GDP, representing the world's Xth largest defence budget.
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| Valentir has a large, advanced domestic arms industry that assists in equipping its armed forces with the latest in military technology. [[Hannibal Weapons System]], [[Halo Industries]], [[AMG Transport]], and a number of foreign suppliers form the bulk of government sponsored defence contracts. Domestic models include the {{wp|ASLAV|VLAV}}, the {{wp|Hawkei|Warthog Mark I}}, and the {{wp|LAV III|SCORPION}}. The nation's armed forces are also supplied by a number of foreign sources, the largest of which are [[Estmere]], [[Satucin]], and [[Senria]].
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| ===Provinces and territories===
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| {{Main|Provinces and territories of Valentir}}
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| {{See also|Valentirian federalism}}
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| Valentir is a federation composed of 15 provinces and three territories. Provinces have more autonomy than territories, having responsibility for social programs such as health care, education, and welfare. Together, the provinces collect more revenue than the federal government, an almost unique structure among federations in the world. Using its spending powers, the federal government can initiate national policies in provincial areas, such as the [[Federal Health Service Act]]; the provinces can opt out of these, but rarely do so in practice. {{wp|Equalization payments}} are made by the federal government to ensure reasonably uniform standards of services and taxation are kept between the richer and poorer provinces.
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| The major difference between a Valentirian province and a territory is that provinces receive their power and authority from the Constitutional Devolution of Powers Act, whereas territorial governments have powers delegated to them by the [[Federal Parliament of Valentir|Parliament of Valentir]]. The powers flowing from the Constitutional Devolution Act are divided between the Government of Valentir (the federal government) and the provincial governments to exercise exclusively. A change to the division of powers between the federal government and the provinces requires a constitutional amendment, whereas a similar change affecting the territories can be performed unilaterally by the Parliament of Valentir or government.
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| | align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Population'''
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| | align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Governing party'''
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| | [[File:Badge of the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Aigremont]]
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| | [[Cavignac]]
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| | 1,678,925
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| ||[[François Rozenthal]]
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| | [[Action populaire-Démocrates sotiriens|AP-DS]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Manitoba.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Dryden]]
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| | [[Clovis]]
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| | 2,361,828
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| ||[[Stephen Hayes]]
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| | [[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Tasmania.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Ghislaine]]
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| | [[Valanjou]]
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| | 5,382,858
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| ||[[Gaétan Guérin]]
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| | [[Rassemblement pour Ghislaine|RPG]]
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| | [[File:Coat of Arms of Norfolk Island.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Harwich]]
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| | [[Draynor]]
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| | 831,927
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| ||[[Edward Hargreaves]]
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| | [[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Western Australia.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Kensington]]
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| | [[Axminster]]
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| | 3,271,875
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| ||[[Issac Barton]]
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| | [[Progressive Republican Party|PRP]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of South Australia.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Laussonne]]
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| | [[Brieuil]]
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| | 2,789,426
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| ||[[Dominique Perrault]]
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| | [[L'Avenir-Coalition de laussonne|A-CL]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Ontario.svg|50px]]
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| | [[New Ardougne]]
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| | [[Dunwall]]
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| | 3,826,716
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| ||[[Rosalyn Wescott]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Tristan da Cunha.svg|50px]]
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| | [[New Embria]]
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| | [[Winterley]]
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| | 1,122,473
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| ||[[Henry FitzRoy]]
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| | [[File:Coat of Arms of the Australian Capital Territory.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Oneawea]]
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| | [[Ahuimanu]]
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| | 982,626
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| ||[[Arcibald Waldman]]
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| | [[Valentirian Federation of Labour|VFL]]
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| | [[File:Badge of the Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Rotorua]]
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| | [[Tāhaenui]]
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| | 1,498,147
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| ||[[Vanessa Duriès]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Nova Scotia.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Serault]]
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| | [[Montsimmard]]
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| | 3,093,544
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| ||[[Jean-Pierre Cassel]]
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| | [[File:Coat of arms of Alberta.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Talissieu]]
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| | [[Haussimont]]
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| | 5,036,810
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| ||[[Anaïs Martell]]
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| | [[File:Coat of Arms of Queensland.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Tarrington]]
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| | [[Shadwell]]
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| | 7,068,056
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| ||[[Mark Harris]]
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| | [[File:Coat of Arms of South Australia 1936-1984.svg|50px]]
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| | [[Vallois]]
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| | [[Valeins]]
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| | 4,171,253
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| ||[[Vincent Gladden]]
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| | [[Westcliff]]
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| | [[Harborough]]
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| | 8,573,639
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| ||[[Emelia Mayer]]
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| | [[National Liberal Party of Valentir|NLP]]
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| ==Economy== | | ==Economy== |
| {{Main|Economy of Valentir}}
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| [[File:17 30 008 coit tower.jpg|thumb|[[Kensington Plaza]] in [[Harborough]] is the financial capital of Valentir.]]
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| Valentir has a {{wp|World Bank high-income economy|high-income}} {{wp|Mixed economy|mixed market economy}} which is fueled by abundant {{wp|Natural resource|natural resources}}, a highly skilled {{wp|Workforce|labour force}}, a low level of corruption, and a high level of {{wp|Innovation|innovation}}. In 2019 Valentir's estimated {{wp|nominal GDP}} was $2.584 trillion, the Xth largest in the world. It is the world's {{wp|Export|Xth largest exporter of goods}}, and has the largest national economy in [[Sublustria]] and [[Asteria Inferior]].
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| The Ministry for Finance (''Ministère des finances'') is responsible for setting government expenditure and implementing government financial policy. The [[Federal Reserve Bank of Valentir]] is the country's central bank and is responsible for issuing notes and coins in the nation's currency, the [[Valentirian pound|pound]]. Provincial banks retain the right to issue their own notes, subject to retaining enough Federal Reserve notes in reserve to cover their issue. Since 1983 the Federal Reserve, headed by the [[Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Valentir|Chairman of the Federal Reserve]], has been responsible for setting interest rates at the level necessary to achieve the overall inflation target for the economy that is set by the Finance minister each year.
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| Valentir is a major agricultural producer and exporter, with over 525,300 employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing as of January 2016. Agriculture and its closely related sectors earn $216 billion-a-year for a 8% share of GDP. Farmers and graziers own 347,025 farms, covering 51% of Valentir's landmass. Approximately 53% of all farms across Valentir belong to the state, with a further 29% that are still owned by indigenous groups or tribes. Across the country there is a mix of irrigation and dry-land farming. Valentir leads the world with 59 million hectares certified organic, which is 17% of Valentir's agricultural land and Valentir now accounts for more than half (60%) of the world's certified organic agriculture hectares.
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| Valentir has a large wine industry, and the value of wine exports surpassed $3 billion in 2014-2015. Wine regions include the Mirabella Valley in Tarrington, Amaranthine in Westcliff, Dryden River in Kensington and the Recherche Valley in Talissieu. The key wine varieties grown in Valentir are {{wp|Chardonnay}}, {{wp|Shiraz}} and {{wp|Cabernet Sauvignon}}.
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| [[File:Baton Rouge Refinery Aerial (33297400065).jpg|280px|thumb|left|The [[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] [[Harwich Petroleum Refinery|Harwich petrol refinery]] is the largest in the [[Asterias]].]]
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| In 2018, Valentir was the world's 4th largest energy producer with 27.5 quadrillions BTU, and the 11th largest energy consumer, with 10.7 quadrillions BTU. The country has significant energy resources, including 141,500,000,000 barrels of conventional oil and 2,866,000,000,000 barrels of natural gas reserves, 4 billion barrels of oil-equivalent of coal-based methane (CBM) resources, and 59 billion tonnes of recoverable coal. The extent of these reserves have led many to consider Valentir one of the {{wp|Energy superpower|energy superpowers}} in [[Kylaris]].
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| Valentir is one of the few developed nations that is a net exporter of energy—in 2016 net exports of energy products amounted to 3.8% of GDP. Most important are the large oil and gas resources centred in Harwich and Talissieu, but also present in neighbouring Rotorua and Kensington. The vast X oil sands give Valentir the world's Xth largest reserves of oil after [[Zorasan]] and whoever else according to USGS. In Westcliff and Vallois, as well as Laussonne, Harwich, Ghislaine and Talissieu, hydroelectric power is an inexpensive and relatively environmentally friendly source of abundant energy. In part because of this, Valentir is also one of the world's highest per capita consumers of energy. Cheap energy has enabled the creation of several important industries, such as the large aluminum industries in Harwich and New Ardougne.
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| [[File:Beach at Punakaiki.jpg|280px|thumb|left|Awatōtō Beach in [[Kaharoa Archipelago]], [[Oneawea]], voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by TripAdvisor.]]
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| Tourism in Valentir is a growing sector and key to the economy of several regions of the country. The country had 38.36 million visitors in 2015, ranking in terms of the international tourist arrivals as the main destination in [[Sublustria]] and second in [[Asteria Inferior]] after [[Satucin]]. Revenues from international tourists reached $68 billion in 2014, showing a recovery from the 2005-2011 economic crisis. Historical records of 40.67 million visitors and $75 billion in receipts were reached in 2017.
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| Natural areas are its most popular tourism product, a combination of ecotourism with leisure and recreation, mainly sun and beach, and adventure travel, as well as cultural tourism. Among the most popular destinations are the [[Dragon's Spine Alps]], beaches and dunes in the Northeast Region, [[Areyonga]] in the Center-West Region, beaches at [[Montsimmard]] and [[Clovis]], cultural tourism in [[Valeins]] and business trips to [[Harborough]].
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| [[File:MarysSlide.jpg|280px|thumb|right|Ski ranges on [[Mount Fitzgerald]], located in [[Talissieu]].]]
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| In terms of the 2015 {{wp|Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index}} (TTCI), which is a measurement of the factors that make it attractive to develop business in the travel and tourism industry of individual countries, Valentir ranked in the Xth place at the world's level, second in the Asterias, after [[Satucin]].
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| {{main|Demography of Valentir}}
| | *Matharius - 339,903,612 |
| {{Largest cities
| | *Aurelia - 147,257,100 |
| | name = Largest cities of Valentir
| | *Carhaix - 98,587,314 |
| | country = Valentir
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| | stat_ref = 2015 census
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| | list_by_pop =
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| | class = info
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| | div_name = State
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| | div_link =
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| | city_1 = Harborough
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| | div_1 = Westcliff
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| | pop_1 = 5,137,863
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| |img_1 = Melbourne skyline.jpg
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| | city_2 = Shadwell
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| | div_2 = Tarrington
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| | pop_2 = 4,793,426
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| |img_2 = Brisbane - panoramio (24).jpg
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| | city_3 = Valanjou
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| | div_3 = Ghislaine
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| | pop_3 = 2,413,217
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| |img_3 = Perth's striking skyline, from the jetty behind Bells Cafe. - panoramio.jpg
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| | city_4 = Valeins
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| | div_4 = Vallois
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| | pop_4 = 2,183,717
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| |img_4 = Sydney Harbour Bridge from the air.JPG
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| | city_5 = Haussimont
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| | div_5 = Talissieu
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| | pop_5 = 1,829,911
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| | city_6 = Dunwall
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| | div_6 = New Ardougne
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| | pop_6 = 1,345,771
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| | city_7 = Montsimmard
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| | div_7 = Serault
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| | pop_7 = 947,611
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| | city_8 = Winterley
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| | div_8 = New Embria
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| | pop_8 = 701,337
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| | city_9 = Brieuil
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| | div_9 = Laussonne
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| | pop_9 = 623,525
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| | city_10 = Axminster
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| | div_10 = Kensington
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| | pop_10 = 566,093
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| | city_11 = Draynor
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| | div_11 = Harwich
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| | pop_11 = 512,365
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| | city_12 = Tāhaenui
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| | div_12 = Rotorua
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| | pop_12 = 493,602
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| | city_13 = Cavignac
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| | div_13 = Aigremont
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| | pop_13 = 487,364
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| | city_14 = Clovis
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| | div_14 = Dryden
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| | pop_14 = 469,246
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| | city_15 = Amaranthine
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| | div_15 = Westcliff
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| | pop_15 = 331,491
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| | city_16 = Verchiel
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| | div_16 = Ghislaine
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| | pop_16 = 329,101
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| | city_17 = Ahuimanu
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| | div_17 = Oneawea
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| | pop_17 = 302,483
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| | city_18 = Sahrnia
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| | div_18 = Serault
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| | pop_18 = 261,258
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| | city_19 = Gwaren
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| | div_19 = Tarrington
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| | pop_19 = 252,689
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| | city_20 = Montfort
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| | div_20 = Talissieu
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| | pop_20 = 206,147
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| ===Ethnic Groups===
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| |label1 =[[Race in Valentir#Gaullican|Gaullican]]
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| |value1 =38.6
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| |color1 =LightBlue
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| |label2 =[[Race in Valentir#Estmerish|Estmerish]]
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| |value2 =36.2
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| |color2 =Pink
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| |label3 =[[Race in Valentir#Coian|Coian]]
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| |value3 =10.2
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| |color3 =Green
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| |label4 =[[Race in Valentir#Indigenous|Indigenous]]
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| |value4 =7.9
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| |color4 =Orange
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| |label5 =[[Race in Valentir#Other Euclean|Other Euclean]]
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| |value5 =7.1
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| |color5 =Teal
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| ===Languages===
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| A multitude of languages are used by Valentirians, with {{wp|English language|Estmerish}}, {{wp|French language|Gaullican}}, and {{wp|Maori language|Arateran}} (the official languages) being the mother tongues of approximately 41%, 40% and 8% of Valentirians, respectively. As of the 2015 Census, just over 8.9 million Valentirians listed a non-official language as their mother tongue. Some of the most common non-official first languages include {{wp|Japanese language|Senrian}} (927,680 first-language speakers), {{wp|Hindu language|Marathi}} (701,680), {{wp|Italian language|Etrurian}} (558,850), {{wp|Irish language|Caldish}} (531,385), {{wp|Chinese language|Xiaodongese}} (519,895), {{wp|Catalan language|Floren}} (484,040), and {{wp|Bengali language|Subarnan}} (475,645).
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| Valentir's federal government practices official {{wp|Multilingualism|multilingualism}}, which is applied by the [[Department of Valentirian Heritage and Multiculturalism]] in consonance with Section 16 of the Valentirian Constitution and the Federal Ethnic Relations Act of 1923 Estmerish, Gaullican and Arateran have equal status in federal courts, parliament, and in all federal institutions. Citizens have the right, where there is sufficient demand, to receive federal government services in either Estmerish, Gaullican and Arateran and official-language minorities are guaranteed their own schools in all provinces and territories. Since the passage of the [[Federal Education Standards Act]] in 1938 all Valentirians are mandated to learn all three official languages. As a result most Valentirians speak a minimum of three languages. An amendment of the FES Act in 1989 expanded the provision to include mandatory foreign language classes. Most Valentirian schoolchildren born after 2000 who have completed upper secondary school speak a minimum of four languages.
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| ===Religion===
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| {{main|Religion in Valentir}}
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| [[File:Salt Lake Temple, Utah - Sept 2004-2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The [[Church of Jesus Sotirias the Holy Redeemer|Calumniorist]] [[Temple of the One]] in [[Harborough]] is the largest religious structure in the country.]]
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| Valentir is religiously diverse, encompassing a wide range of beliefs and customs. Valentir has no official church, and the government is officially committed to secularism through a series of policies known as [[Amitié]]. Freedom of religion in Valentir is a constitutionally protected right, allowing individuals to assemble and worship without limitation or interference. The practice of religion is now generally considered a private matter throughout society and the state. With [[Sotirianity]] in decline after having once been central and integral to Valentirian culture and daily life, Valentir has become a post-Sotirian, secular state. Despite a commitment to secularism, the Valentirian government has been criticised by numerous religious activists for "anti-faith" policies. Amitié, which was implemented in 1926 in order to combat rampant ethnic and religious divides, has been regarded as inherently {{wp|Antireligion|anti-religion}}, specifically in regards to Sotirianity.
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| A near majority of Valentirians consider religion to be an unimportant in their daily lives, with most neither belonging to an organized religion or attending church services. According to the 2015 census, 36% of Valentirians identify as Sotirian; of these, [[The Church of Jesus Sotirias the Holy Redeemer|Calumniorists]] make up the largest group, accounting for 16% of the population. Much of the remainder is made up of [[Sotirian Catholic Church|Sotirian Catholics]], who accounted for approximately 11% in the 2015 census. [[Amendism|Amendists]] follow in third place at 8%. Secularization has been growing since the 1960s. In 2015, 49% declared no religious affiliation, compared to 36% in 2000. The remaining 13% are affiliated with non-Sotirian religions, the largest of which are Native Pantheons (6%), Irfan (2%) and Tenkyou (2%).
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| {{bar percent|[[Sotirianity]] (total)|teal|36.5}}
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| {{bar percent|[[The Church of Jesus Sotirias the Holy Redeemer|Calumniorist]]|purple|16.4}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Solarian Catholic Church|Solarian Catholic]]|yellow|11.8}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Amendism|Amendist]]|darkblue|8.3}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Native pantheons in Valentir|Native pagan]]|orange|6.6}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Irfan|Irfanic]]|green|2.4}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Tenkyou]]|pink|2.1}}
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| {{bar percent|[[Taojiao]]|teal|1.5}}
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| {{bar percent|Other|black|1.1}}
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| {{bar percent|{{wp|Irreligion|Irreligious}}|grey|49.8}}
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| ===Migration===
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| ===Healthcare===
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| {{main|Healthcare in Valentir}}
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| Health care in Valentir is delivered, operated and funded by the Valentirian Government and provincial and territory governments, as well as by the private sector and not-for-profit organisations. Governments fund the majority of spending (69%) through Medicare and other programs. Individuals contribute more than half of the non-government funding. Valentir introduced universal health care in 1963 through the [[Federal Health and Safety Act]].
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| Medicare is available to all Valentirian citizens and permanent residents through the [[Federal Health Agency]]. Other programs are also available for specific populations such as veterans or Indigenous Valentirians, and various compulsory insurance schemes cover personal injury resulting from workplace or vehicle incidents. The current Medicare levy, paid by Valentirians who earn over a certain income, is 2.5%. Those who earn more pay an additional surcharge if they do not have private health insurance (Medicare Levy Surcharge).
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| Valentir's life expectancy is the Xth highest in the world for males and the Xth highest for females. Life expectancy in Valentir in 2015 was 81.5 years for males and 84.0 years for females. Valentir has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, while cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease, responsible for 8.8% of the total mortality and disease. Ranked second in preventable causes is hypertension at 7.6%, with obesity third at 7.5%. Valentir ranks Xth in the world and near the top of developed nations for its proportion of obese adults and nearly two thirds (63%) of its adult population is either overweight or obese.
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| Total expenditure on health (including private sector spending) is around 11.2% of GDP. The provinces manage hospitals and attached outpatient services, while the Federal government funds the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (subsidising the costs of medicines) and general practice. Valentir is a global leader in medical innovation. Valentir solely developed or contributed significantly to 3 of the top 10 most important medical innovations since 1975 as ranked by a 2001 poll of physicians, while the Euclean Community and unaffiliated Euclean countries together contributed to five. Since 1966, more Valentirians have received the Nobel Prize in Medicine than the rest of the Asterians and Coius combined. From 1989 to 2002, four times more money was invested in private biotechnology companies in Valentir than the Asterias combined. The Valentirian health-care system outspends most developed nations, measured in both per capita spending and percentage of GDP.
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| ===Education===
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| Valentirian {{wp|State school|public education}} is operated by provincial and local governments, regulated by the [[Department of Education]] through restrictions on federal grants and strict enforcement policies. The Valentirian education system is a hybrid of those used in [[Estmere]], [[Gaullica]], and [[Satucin]], with school attendance being mandatory from the ages of 6, starting in primary school, to 18, ending in upper secondary school.
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| According to a 2016 report by the [[Council for Economic Co-operation and Development]] (CECD), Valentir is one of the most educated countries in the world; the country ranks first worldwide in the number of adults having tertiary education, with 53 percent of Valentirian adults having attained at least an undergraduate college or university degree. Valentir spends about 8.3% of its GDP on education. The country invests heavily in tertiary education (more than 30 000 FD per student). As of 2014, 93 percent of adults aged 25 to 64 have earned the equivalent of a high-school degree, compared to a CECD average of 75 percent.
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| Since the adoption of section 23 of the Concordat of the Free Peoples, education in both Estmerish and Gaullican has been available in most places across Valentir. Valentirian provinces and territories are responsible for education provision. The mandatory school age ranges between 6–7 to 17–18 years, contributing to an adult literacy rate of 99 percent. In 2002, 57 percent of Valentirians aged 25 to 64 possessed a post-secondary education; for those aged 25 to 34, the rate of post-secondary education reached 64 percent. The Programme for International Student Assessment indicates that Valentirian students perform well above the CECD average, particularly in mathematics, science, and reading.
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| Valentir has 44 government-funded universities and 9 private universities, as well as a number of other specialist institutions that provide approved courses at the higher education level. The CECD places Valentir among the most expensive nations to attend university. There is a state-based system of vocational training, known as FTAP, and many trades conduct apprenticeships for training new tradespeople. The two top-ranking universities in Valentir are [[Fairfax University, Valeins]] and [[Middleton University]], which have produced {{wp|List of Valentirian Nobel laureates|19 Nobel Prize laureates}}. The Programme for International Student Assessment coordinated by the CECD currently ranks the overall knowledge and skills of Valentirian 17-year-olds as Xth best in the world.
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| [[File:American Dreams.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Statue of Providence in Harborough is seen as a symbol of Valentirian exceptionalism and multiculturalism. It is one of the most prevalent national symbols known around the world. ]]
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| Valentir's culture draws influences from its broad range of constituent nationalities, and policies that promote a "just society" are constitutionally protected. Valentir has placed emphasis on equality and inclusiveness for all its people. Multiculturalism is often cited as one of Valentir's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element of Valentirian identity. In Ghislaine, cultural identity is strong, and many commentators speak of a culture of Ghislaine that is distinct from Estmerish Valentirian culture. However, as a whole, Valentir is, in theory, a cultural mosaic—a collection of regional ethnic subcultures.
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| Valentir's approach to governance emphasizing multiculturalism, which is based on selective immigration, social integration, and suppression of far-right politics, has wide public support. Government policies such as publicly funded health care, higher taxation to redistribute wealth, the outlawing of capital punishment, strong efforts to eliminate poverty, strict gun control, and the legalization of same-sex marriage are further social indicators of Valentir's political and cultural values. Valentirians also identify with the country's health care institutions, peacekeeping, the National park system and the Valentirian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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| Historically, Valentir has been influenced by Estmerish, Gaullican, and indigenous cultures and traditions. Through their language, art and music, Indigenous peoples continue to influence the Valentirian identity. During the 20th century, Valentirians with Badawiyan, Arucian and Coian nationalities have added to the Valentirian identity and its culture. Valentirian humour is an integral part of the Valentirian identity and is reflected in its folklore, literature, music, art, and media. The primary characteristics of Valentirian humour are irony, parody, and satire. Many Valentirian comedians have achieved international success in the Asterian TV and film industries and are amongst the most recognized in the world.
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