Ailand Vakka
Ailand Vakka
Ailand Vakka | |
|---|---|
Department | |
| Country | Radictistan |
| County | Eastval |
| Seat | Mariashafen |
| Government | |
| • Ratsprasident | Jacopo Brunelli |
| Area | |
| • Land | 917 km2 (354 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,139 |
| • Density | 6.69/km2 (17.3/sq mi) |
Ailand Vakka is an island on the continental shelf of Apathia, located about three hundred and eighty kilometers from the closest portion of the Radictistani mainland. The entire landmass is administered as the Ailand Vakka Department. It is one of the top holiday destinations in Radictistan. Most of its 6,139 permanent inhabitants are employed in the fishing industry or by the two resort complexes on the island. About forty percent of the island's population resides in the department seat, Mariashafen. The department seat and the entire island is served by Julius Smirnof Airport and by a twice weekly ferry service.
Geography
Ailand Vakka is a continental island with a total land area of 917 square kilometers. The landmass is generally flat with the highest point only twenty-eight meters above sea level despite the island's considerable size.
Demographics
The island of Ailand Vakka, and therefore the department covering the island, has a full-time resident population of 6,139 persons in 3,681 households.. The overall population swells to over 70,000 during the peak summer tourist months with temporary workers and vacationers. Population density is about 6.7 persons per square kilometer. The racial makeup of the department is 98.2% White, 1.1% Arab, and 0.7% all other races including multiracial persons. Median household income is R$21,991.
Economy
The primary drivers of the island economy and the preeminent employers are the fishing industry and tourism. The Great Sea Resort and Marina covers 283 square kilometers of land beginning from the eastern tip of the island and spreading westward. The smaller Smirnof Plantation covers 170 square kilometers running along the southern coast. Several other hotels and smaller resorts are scattered across the western half of the island. There is also a fish farm near Mariashafen and many locals are employed on fishing boats which ply the Greater Apathian Sea.
Energy
Royal Radictistan Energy is responsible for all electrical power generation on the island. RRE operates a natural-gas fired combined cycle gas turbine plant near Mariashafen which accounts for 90% of the island's total capacity. The Great Seas Resort and Marina has a diesel generator plant which is used during peak times. Because of the cost of importing fuel, island residents are faced with some of the highest electricity and motor fuel prices in Radictistan. In recent years many residents have installed photovoltaic panels on their homes to reduce their dependence on the public utility.
Government and politics
The department government is comprised of a Department Council headed by an official with the title of Ratsprasident. The current Ratsprasident is Jacopo Brunelli. All seven members of the council including the chief executive are elected by the inhabitants of the department on a nonpartisan basis. The department is represented in the House of Delegates by John Peters of the Fascist Democratic Party.
Law Enforcement
The Ailand Vakka Department Police has fourteen sworn officers and two civilian employees. The Royal Security Police maintains a sector station in Mariashafen with twenty personnel. The Royal Maritime Police stations a cutter in nearby waters and a search-and-rescue squadron is garrisoned at Julius Smirnof Airport. The two great resort complex have their own private security forces. These do not possess full police powers but they assume the burden of patrolling those parts of the island, allowing the police to focus on the more densely populated west.
Culture
Media
Ailand Vakka is served by a number of local radio stations such as the commercial Ailandfunk. Islanders can also receive relayed RBS broadcasts. There are no local television stations but many people have access to satellite television. There is one daily local newspaper, the Island Star, and a free weekly.