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Ruvian Autonomy | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| Ethnic groups | |
| 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) |  31.8medium |
| HDI (2018) |  0.724high |
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
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 on their own 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 Auggust 2004, the Ruvian Autonomy was established.
Geography
Politics
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 multiple parties coming together to campaign as the United Ruvian Party, but 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 | Littish sister party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruvian National Party Ruvii Nasjonale Partij Det Ruviske National Parti |
15 / 45
|
Centre-right liberal conservative party. In favor of Ruvian autonomy. |
Roan Baarda | Christian Democratic League | |
| Ruvian Social Democrats Sosjaaldemokraten yn Ruvië Ruviske Socialdemokrater |
13 / 45
|
Centre-left social democratic party. In favor of Ruvian autonomy. |
Lourens Sjoerd | Labour Party | |
| People's Party of Ruvia Folkspartij fan Ruvië Ruvisk Folkeparti |
9 / 45
|
Centre-right conservative liberal party. In favor of Ruvian autonomy. |
Pitter Tiede | Liberal Party | |
| The Valley Movement De Delling Beweging Bjergbevægelsen |
5 / 45
|
Left-wing enviornmental party. In favor of Ruvian autonomy. |
Maria Barwegen | None. Cooperates with Green Future | |
| Self Determination Party De Selsbeskikkingspartij Selvbestemmelsespartiet |
3 / 45
|
Catch-all nationalistic party. In favor of Ruvian independence. |
Fedde Dieuwer | None. | |
Demographics
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.