Republic of Valoria
The Republic of Valoria (French: République Valorienne [ʁepyblik valɔʁjn]), commonly known as Valoria, is a country located in North America.
History
Indigenous peoples
European colonization
British independence and early years (1756–1788)
The day after Governor Shirley's resignation, on September 26th, 1756, Anthony Vanwall formally declared the Republic of Valoria independent from the colony of Massachusetts.
States' Admittance and continued growth (1788–1861)
Mayami and Continental Rivalry (1861–1914)
Although the Civil War was an American conflict, Mayami took the opportunity to declare itself
First World War and Great Depression (1914–1942)
Monarchy (1942–2012)
Transitionary Period and Second Republic (2012–present)
Geography
Location and borders
Climate
Environment
Biodiversity and conservation
Government and politics
National government
Main Article: Politics of Valoria
Valoria is a representative democracy organized as a unitary, sui generis presidential republic. Valoria's system of government is often referred to as "bicephalous executive," with a popularly-elected president and prime minister, both of which serve distinct functions but are of equal rank.
The National Assembly serves as the unicameral national legislature, and is comprised of one hundred delegates, representing provinces proportionally to their population.
Administrative divisions
Main Article: Provinces of Valoria
Valoria is divded into eleven provinces
Foreign relations
Main Article: Foreign relations of Valoria
Military
Main article: Armed Forces of Valoria
The president exercises the authority of Commander of the Armed Forces, and appoints all military and civilian leadership. On a day-to-day basis, the Secretary of Defense, as the second-seniormost civilian leader of the armed forces, manages the military's operations. The Commanding General of the Armed Forces is the highest-ranking military official.
Economy
Science and technology
Main Article: Science and technology in Valoria
Energy
Transportation
Demographics
Population
Language
Religion
Urbanization and Major Cities
Health
Education
Culture
Visual Arts
Literature and philosophy
Music
Theater and cinema
Fashion
Media
Cuisine
Sports
Main Article: Sports in Valoria
Ice hockey is the national sport of Valoria, and is widely practiced
The VHF-sanctioned Valorian Hockey League and Coupe Balbuzard are the most popular nationwide professional sports competitions
Valoria has enjoyed some success at both the Winter and Summer Olympics, although it has been far more successful at the Winter games. Valoria hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal