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	Neanderthal settlement in Vulkaria is seen in the Irina archaeological sites (43,000–45,000 BC) which include a mammoth bone dwelling. The territory is also considered to be one of the likely locations for the human domestication of the horse.		Neanderthal settlement in Vulkaria is seen in the Irina archaeological sites (43,000–45,000 BC) which include a mammoth bone dwelling. The territory is also considered to be one of the likely locations for the human domestication of the horse.

	Modern human settlement in Vulkaria and its vicinity dates back to 32,000 BC, with evidence of the Hi culture in the Monza Mountains. By 4,500 BC, the Neolithic Hi–Trypa culture flourished in wide areas of modern Vulkaria. During the Iron Age, the land was inhabited by [[~~Catica~~ First Nations\|descendants of Zamastanian Kelownan]], [[Åethnoa\|Gladysynthian Åethnoa]], and Vulkarian Deventers. Between 700 BC and 200 BC it was part of the Deventer Kingdom, or [[Deventia]].		Modern human settlement in Vulkaria and its vicinity dates back to 32,000 BC, with evidence of the Hi culture in the Monza Mountains. By 4,500 BC, the Neolithic Hi–Trypa culture flourished in wide areas of modern Vulkaria. During the Iron Age, the land was inhabited by [[Caxcana First Nations\|descendants of Zamastanian Kelownan]], [[Åethnoa\|Gladysynthian Åethnoa]], and Vulkarian Deventers. Between 700 BC and 200 BC it was part of the Deventer Kingdom, or [[Deventia]].

	Beginning in the sixth century BC, colonies of Hespian empires were founded on the northeastern shore of the [[Melville Bay]] and the [[Bay of Kas]]. These colonies thrived well into the sixth century AD.		Beginning in the sixth century BC, colonies of Hespian empires were founded on the northeastern shore of the [[Melville Bay]] and the [[Bay of Kas]]. These colonies thrived well into the sixth century AD.
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	===Gladysynthian Empires (1454-1912)===		===Gladysynthian Empires (1454-1912)===
	After first landing on Roubaix Peninsula in 1454 by Gladysynthian Imperial explorers, the first Gladysynthian settlement was founded in [[Roubaix]] in 1511. Other towns soon followed, including [[De Panne]], founded in 1515, which later became the capital. The native Vulkarians were forced to work under the Gladysynthian economic systems, which resembled a feudal system in much of Hespia and ~~Catica~~.		After first landing on Roubaix Peninsula in 1454 by Gladysynthian Imperial explorers, the first Gladysynthian settlement was founded in [[Roubaix]] in 1511. Other towns soon followed, including [[De Panne]], founded in 1515, which later became the capital. The native Vulkarians were forced to work under the Gladysynthian economic systems, which resembled a feudal system in much of Hespia and Caxcana.

	Vulkaria developed slowly and, unlike the plantation colonies of Gladysynthia and Zamastan, had a diversified agriculture. But what was most important was that the colony developed as an urbanized society that primarily supported the Gladysynthian colonial empire. By the mid-18th century, its colonists held 50,000 slaves.		Vulkaria developed slowly and, unlike the plantation colonies of Gladysynthia and Zamastan, had a diversified agriculture. But what was most important was that the colony developed as an urbanized society that primarily supported the Gladysynthian colonial empire. By the mid-18th century, its colonists held 50,000 slaves.

	Though [[Vulkar]], which had become the one of the largest cities in Hespia, was to enter an era of sustained development and increasing ties with Hespia and ~~Catica~~ during this period, the Gladysynthian occupation of the city proved short-lived. The real engine for the growth of Vulkaria's commerce in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century was the [[Zamastan War of Independence]]. When the enslaved peoples of what had been ~~Catica~~'s richest colony freed themselves through violent revolt, Vulkarian planters perceived the region's changing circumstances with both a sense of fear and opportunity. They were afraid because of the prospect that slaves might revolt in Vulkaria, too, and numerous prohibitions during the 1790s on the sale of slaves in Vulkaria that had previously been slaves in Gladysyntian colonies underscored this anxiety. The planters saw opportunity, however, because they thought that they could exploit the situation by transforming Vulkaria into the slave society and sugar-producing "pearl of the South Hespia".		Though [[Vulkar]], which had become the one of the largest cities in Hespia, was to enter an era of sustained development and increasing ties with Hespia and Caxcana during this period, the Gladysynthian occupation of the city proved short-lived. The real engine for the growth of Vulkaria's commerce in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century was the [[Zamastan War of Independence]]. When the enslaved peoples of what had been Caxcana's richest colony freed themselves through violent revolt, Vulkarian planters perceived the region's changing circumstances with both a sense of fear and opportunity. They were afraid because of the prospect that slaves might revolt in Vulkaria, too, and numerous prohibitions during the 1790s on the sale of slaves in Vulkaria that had previously been slaves in Gladysyntian colonies underscored this anxiety. The planters saw opportunity, however, because they thought that they could exploit the situation by transforming Vulkaria into the slave society and sugar-producing "pearl of the South Hespia".

	The population of Vulkaria in 1817 was 630,980. In part due to Vulkarian slaves working primarily in urbanized settings, by the 19th century, there had developed the practice of coartacion, or "buying oneself out of slavery", a "uniquely Vulkarian development". A system of diversified agriculture, with small farms and fewer slaves, served to supply the cities with produce and other goods.		The population of Vulkaria in 1817 was 630,980. In part due to Vulkarian slaves working primarily in urbanized settings, by the 19th century, there had developed the practice of coartacion, or "buying oneself out of slavery", a "uniquely Vulkarian development". A system of diversified agriculture, with small farms and fewer slaves, served to supply the cities with produce and other goods.

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	By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in a deep crisis.		By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in a deep crisis.

	====[[1/2/~~2020~~ Terror Attacks\|2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement]]====		====[[1/2/20 Terror Attacks\|2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement]]====
	By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they had continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26th, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in [[Amstelveen]], bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU.		By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they had continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26th, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in [[Amstelveen]], bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU.

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	By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in a deep crisis.		By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in a deep crisis.

	====2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement====		====[[1/2/2020 Terror Attacks\|2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement]]====
	By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they had continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26th, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in [[Amstelveen]], bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU.		By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they had continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26th, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in [[Amstelveen]], bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU.

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 "They destroyed cities and castles and killed men and Vulkar, which is the greatest city they besieged; and when they had besieged it a long while they took it and killed the people of the city. So when we went through that country we found countless human skulls and bones from the dead scattered over the field. Indeed it had been a very great and populous city and now is reduced almost to nothing. In fact there are hardly two hundred houses there now and the people are held in the strictest servitude."
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	In 1952, Vulkaria was a relatively well-advanced country by South Hespian standards, and in some cases by world standards. On the other hand, Vulkaria was affected by perhaps the largest labor union privileges in Southern Hespia, including bans on dismissals and mechanization. They were obtained in large measure "at the cost of the unemployed and the peasants", leading to disparities. Between 1933 and 1958, Vulkaria decayed many economic regulations enormously, causing economic problems. Unemployment became a problem as graduates entering the workforce could not find jobs. The middle class, which was comparable to that of Zamastan, became increasingly dissatisfied with unemployment and political persecution. The labor unions supported Yunop until the very end, when he lost the 1954 election to [[Franklin Currian]].		In 1952, Vulkaria was a relatively well-advanced country by South Hespian standards, and in some cases by world standards. On the other hand, Vulkaria was affected by perhaps the largest labor union privileges in Southern Hespia, including bans on dismissals and mechanization. They were obtained in large measure "at the cost of the unemployed and the peasants", leading to disparities. Between 1933 and 1958, Vulkaria decayed many economic regulations enormously, causing economic problems. Unemployment became a problem as graduates entering the workforce could not find jobs. The middle class, which was comparable to that of Zamastan, became increasingly dissatisfied with unemployment and political persecution. The labor unions supported Yunop until the very end, when he lost the 1954 election to [[Franklin Currian]].

	===Political Separations (~~1951~~-1982)===		===Political Separations (1954-1982)===
	====Rise of Marxism====		====Rise of Marxism====
	In the 1950s, various organizations, including some advocating armed uprising, competed for public support in bringing about political change. In 1956, Marxist politician [[Horaldo Ponoma]] and about 80 supporters took over Vulkarian Parliament in an attempt to start a rebellion against the newly emerged capitalist government. It was not until 1958 that Ponoma's Movement emerged as a revolutionary group, and rebels launched a general popular insurrection. The vast majority of those executed directly by rebels during the [[1958 Vulkaria Civil Conflict\|1958-59 revolution]] were policemen, politicians, and informers of the [[Franklin Currian]] administration accused of crimes such as torture and murder, and their public trials and executions had widespread popular support among the Vulkarian population.		In the 1950s, various organizations, including some advocating armed uprising, competed for public support in bringing about political change. In 1956, Marxist politician [[Horaldo Ponoma]] and about 80 supporters took over Vulkarian Parliament in an attempt to start a rebellion against the newly emerged capitalist government. It was not until 1958 that Ponoma's Movement emerged as a revolutionary group, and rebels launched a general popular insurrection. The vast majority of those executed directly by rebels during the [[1958 Vulkaria Civil Conflict\|1958-59 revolution]] were policemen, politicians, and informers of the [[Franklin Currian]] administration accused of crimes such as torture and murder, and their public trials and executions had widespread popular support among the Vulkarian population.

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	===Coup, [[First War in Vulkaria]] (1982-1991)===		===Coup, [[First War in Vulkaria]] (1982-1991)===
	In March 1982, massive protests erupted throughout Vulkaria in opposition to ~~Prime Minister~~ [[Yaan'a Tillman]]'s administration and its' capitalist progressions, which were blamed for the rampant wealth disparities in the nation. The protesters called for an adoption of Marxist reforms to create more wealth equality. Tillman, however, clamped down on the protesters with the Vulkarian Armed Forces arresting hundreds. In response, thousands of protesters turned violent, beginning the attempted [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]]. On April 2nd, 1982, rebel forces under the control of [[Samuel Kannit]] attacked the Ministry in the capital city of Vulkar, which led to intense street fighting. Several executions and massacres were taken by both sides of the conflict, but eventually, the politics of the time won over for the government's forces, when they were given supplies by several capitalistic nations - most notably [[Zamastan]]. On April 31st, ~~Prime Minister~~ Tillman was killed by the NVPA, along with many members of his cabinet. In May, the new government was officially established when the NVPA took control of the capital, and [[Eugenia Charles]] was instated as the new President. Resistance by the former-government forces and the new rebel-terror group, the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], continued to fight for control of the last urban centers. Fighting came to a stand still on June 23rd when NVPA forces took the last major city in Vulkaria, Amstelveen. However, sporadic fighting and isolated attacks from the M.L.F. would continue well into 1983, when the Zamastan-led coalition invasion into Vulkaria started the First War in Vulkaria to cease and assist in the ongoing civil war.		In March 1982, massive protests erupted throughout Vulkaria in opposition to President [[Yaan'a Tillman]]'s administration and its' capitalist progressions, which were blamed for the rampant wealth disparities in the nation. The protesters called for an adoption of Marxist reforms to create more wealth equality. Tillman, however, clamped down on the protesters with the Vulkarian Armed Forces arresting hundreds. In response, thousands of protesters turned violent, beginning the attempted [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]]. On April 2nd, 1982, rebel forces under the control of [[Samuel Kannit]] attacked the Ministry in the capital city of Vulkar, which led to intense street fighting. Several executions and massacres were taken by both sides of the conflict, but eventually, the politics of the time won over for the government's forces, when they were given supplies by several capitalistic nations - most notably [[Zamastan]]. On April 31st, President Tillman was killed by the NVPA, along with many members of his cabinet. In May, the new government was officially established when the NVPA took control of the capital, and [[Eugenia Charles]] was instated as the new President. Resistance by the former-government forces and the new rebel-terror group, the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], continued to fight for control of the last urban centers. Fighting came to a stand still on June 23rd when NVPA forces took the last major city in Vulkaria, Amstelveen. However, sporadic fighting and isolated attacks from the M.L.F. would continue well into 1983, when the Zamastan-led coalition invasion into Vulkaria started the First War in Vulkaria to cease and assist in the ongoing civil war.

	On June 18th, 1983, a bomb detonated at a packed LGBT celebration rally in Alanis, killing 106 people and injuring over 400. This attack was originally thought to be perpetrated by a radical hate group, which was condemned by President Castovia and the leaders of nearly every allied nation of Zamastan’s. However, it was soon discovered that the [[Alanis Pride Parade Bombing]] was carried out by the Malvarian Liberation Front. Throughout the rest of the week, many more attacks took place against other targets. Most were small attacks that failed to kill people, however, two attacks of significance did occur that pressed Zamastan’s interest beyond domestic policy for the first time. On July 6th, Zamastan assisted and successfully rolled back an enemy force on foreign soil in [[Operation Tidal Hawk]].		On June 18th, 1983, a bomb detonated at a packed LGBT celebration rally in Alanis, killing 106 people and injuring over 400. This attack was originally thought to be perpetrated by a radical hate group, which was condemned by President Castovia and the leaders of nearly every allied nation of Zamastan’s. However, it was soon discovered that the [[Alanis Pride Parade Bombing]] was carried out by the Malvarian Liberation Front. Throughout the rest of the week, many more attacks took place against other targets. Most were small attacks that failed to kill people, however, two attacks of significance did occur that pressed Zamastan’s interest beyond domestic policy for the first time. On July 6th, Zamastan assisted and successfully rolled back an enemy force on foreign soil in [[Operation Tidal Hawk]].

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 In March 1982, massive protests erupted throughout Vulkaria in opposition to Prime Minister [[Yaan'a Tillman]]'s administration and its' capitalist progressions, which were blamed for the rampant wealth disparities in the nation. The protesters called for an adoption of Marxist reforms to create more wealth equality. Tillman, however, clamped down on the protesters with the Vulkarian Armed Forces arresting hundreds. In response, thousands of protesters turned violent, beginning the attempted [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]]. On April 2nd, 1982, rebel forces under the control of [[Samuel Kannit]] attacked the Ministry in the capital city of Vulkar, which led to intense street fighting. Several executions and massacres were taken by both sides of the conflict, but eventually, the politics of the time won over for the government's forces, when they were given supplies by several capitalistic nations - most notably [[Zamastan]]. On April 31st, Prime Minister Tillman was killed by the NVPA, along with many members of his cabinet. In May, the new government was officially established when the NVPA took control of the capital, and [[Eugenia Charles]] was instated as the new President. Resistance by the former-government forces and the new rebel-terror group, the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], continued to fight for control of the last urban centers. Fighting came to a stand still on June 23rd when NVPA forces took the last major city in Vulkaria, Amstelveen. However, sporadic fighting and isolated attacks from the M.L.F. would continue well into 1983, when the Zamastan-led coalition invasion into Vulkaria started the First War in Vulkaria to cease and assist in the ongoing civil war.

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	===Political Separations (1951-1982)===		===Political Separations (1951-1982)===
	===Coup, [[First War in Vulkaria]] (1982-1991)===		===Coup, [[First War in Vulkaria]] (1982-1991)===
	In March 1982, massive protests erupted throughout Vulkaria in opposition to ~~President~~ [[Yaan'a Tillman]]'s administration and its' capitalist progressions, which were blamed for the rampant wealth disparities in the nation. The protesters called for an adoption of Marxist reforms to create more wealth equality. ~~President Charles~~, however, clamped down on the protesters with the Vulkarian Armed Forces arresting hundreds. In response, thousands of protesters turned violent, beginning the attempted [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]]. On April 2nd, 1982, rebel forces under the control of [[~~Bernard Coard~~]] attacked the Ministry in the capital city of Vulkar, which led to intense street fighting. Several executions and massacres were taken by both sides of the conflict, but eventually, the politics of the time won over for ~~Coard~~'s forces, when they were given supplies by several capitalistic nations - most notably Zamastan. On April 31st, ~~President~~ Tillman was killed by the NVPA, along with many members of his cabinet. In May, the new government was officially established when the NVPA took control of the capital, and [[Eugenia Charles]] was instated as the new President. Resistance by the former-government forces and the new rebel-terror group, the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], continued to fight for control of the last urban centers. Fighting came to a stand still on June 23rd when NVPA forces took the last major city in Vulkaria, Amstelveen. However, sporadic fighting and isolated attacks from the M.L.F. would continue well into 1983, when the Zamastan-led coalition invasion into Vulkaria started the First War in Vulkaria to cease and assist in the ongoing civil war.		In March 1982, massive protests erupted throughout Vulkaria in opposition to Prime Minister [[Yaan'a Tillman]]'s administration and its' capitalist progressions, which were blamed for the rampant wealth disparities in the nation. The protesters called for an adoption of Marxist reforms to create more wealth equality. Tillman, however, clamped down on the protesters with the Vulkarian Armed Forces arresting hundreds. In response, thousands of protesters turned violent, beginning the attempted [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]]. On April 2nd, 1982, rebel forces under the control of [[Samuel Kannit]] attacked the Ministry in the capital city of Vulkar, which led to intense street fighting. Several executions and massacres were taken by both sides of the conflict, but eventually, the politics of the time won over for the government's forces, when they were given supplies by several capitalistic nations - most notably [[Zamastan]]. On April 31st, Prime Minister Tillman was killed by the NVPA, along with many members of his cabinet. In May, the new government was officially established when the NVPA took control of the capital, and [[Eugenia Charles]] was instated as the new President. Resistance by the former-government forces and the new rebel-terror group, the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], continued to fight for control of the last urban centers. Fighting came to a stand still on June 23rd when NVPA forces took the last major city in Vulkaria, Amstelveen. However, sporadic fighting and isolated attacks from the M.L.F. would continue well into 1983, when the Zamastan-led coalition invasion into Vulkaria started the First War in Vulkaria to cease and assist in the ongoing civil war.

	On June 18th, 1983, a bomb detonated at a packed LGBT celebration rally in Alanis, killing 106 people and injuring over 400. This attack was originally thought to be perpetrated by a radical hate group, which was condemned by President Castovia and the leaders of nearly every allied nation of Zamastan’s. However, it was soon discovered that the [[Alanis Pride Parade Bombing]] was carried out by the Malvarian Liberation Front. Throughout the rest of the week, many more attacks took place against other targets. Most were small attacks that failed to kill people, however, two attacks of significance did occur that pressed Zamastan’s interest beyond domestic policy for the first time. On July 6th, Zamastan assisted and successfully rolled back an enemy force on foreign soil in [[Operation Tidal Hawk]].		On June 18th, 1983, a bomb detonated at a packed LGBT celebration rally in Alanis, killing 106 people and injuring over 400. This attack was originally thought to be perpetrated by a radical hate group, which was condemned by President Castovia and the leaders of nearly every allied nation of Zamastan’s. However, it was soon discovered that the [[Alanis Pride Parade Bombing]] was carried out by the Malvarian Liberation Front. Throughout the rest of the week, many more attacks took place against other targets. Most were small attacks that failed to kill people, however, two attacks of significance did occur that pressed Zamastan’s interest beyond domestic policy for the first time. On July 6th, Zamastan assisted and successfully rolled back an enemy force on foreign soil in [[Operation Tidal Hawk]].

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	The '''Federation of Vulkaria''', simply known as '''Vulkaria''' is a nation located in South ~~Hespia~~, bordered by [[Zerphique]] to the west. It is made up of several hilly peninsulas and lowland areas. It is a capitalist economy that thrives on the energy sector, natural resources, and it's geographic location as the influx of the world's busiest shipping route that intersects through the [[Strait of Vulkaria]] and [[Elkjop Bay]] separating Vulkaria from [[Gladysynthia]]. The city of [[Amstelveen]] is the largest city in the nation, followed by the capital of [[Vulkar]], and is one of the world's most lucrative economic hubs and shipping ports.		The '''Federation of Vulkaria''', simply known as '''Vulkaria''' is a nation located in South Hesperida, bordered by [[Zerphique]] to the west. It is made up of several hilly peninsulas and lowland areas. It is a capitalist economy that thrives on the energy sector, natural resources, and it's geographic location as the influx of the world's busiest shipping route that intersects through the [[Strait of Vulkaria]] and [[Elkjop Bay]] separating Vulkaria from [[Gladysynthia]]. The city of [[Amstelveen]] is the largest city in the nation, followed by the capital of [[Vulkar]], and is one of the world's most lucrative economic hubs and shipping ports.

	Known for its compassionate, democratic, devout population, Vulkarians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt, while the government led by President [[Farhen Brooks]] has been able to keep the consumerist views alive even amidst rising political tensions. Vulkaria has historically been the forefront of many wars and power struggles, including perhaps most notably the [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]] which led to the [[First War in Vulkaria]], which lasted 8 years and, for a time, was one of the most violent wars in modern history until the subsequent 1999-2005 [[Second War in Vulkaria]] killed over 2.1 Million people. The nation is currently experiencing a period of civil unrest with the [[Conflict in Northwest Vulkaria]] and the subsequent [[2020 War in Vulkaria]] that has pitted federal and international coalition forces against rebel and terror organizations like the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]] and [[Vulkarian National Army]].		Known for its compassionate, democratic, devout population, Vulkarians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt, while the government led by President [[Farhen Brooks]] has been able to keep the consumerist views alive even amidst rising political tensions. Vulkaria has historically been the forefront of many wars and power struggles, including perhaps most notably the [[1982 Vulkaria Coup D'etat]] which led to the [[First War in Vulkaria]], which lasted 8 years and, for a time, was one of the most violent wars in modern history until the subsequent 1999-2005 [[Second War in Vulkaria]] killed over 2.1 Million people. The nation is currently experiencing a period of civil unrest with the [[Conflict in Northwest Vulkaria]] and the subsequent [[2020 War in Vulkaria]] that has pitted federal and international coalition forces against rebel and terror organizations like the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]] and [[Vulkarian National Army]].
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	Modern human settlement in Vulkaria and its vicinity dates back to 32,000 BC, with evidence of the Hi culture in the Monza Mountains. By 4,500 BC, the Neolithic Hi–Trypa culture flourished in wide areas of modern Vulkaria. During the Iron Age, the land was inhabited by [[Caxcana First Nations\|descendants of Zamastanian Kelownan]], [[Åethnoa\|Gladysynthian Åethnoa]], and Vulkarian Deventers. Between 700 BC and 200 BC it was part of the Deventer Kingdom, or [[Deventia]].		Modern human settlement in Vulkaria and its vicinity dates back to 32,000 BC, with evidence of the Hi culture in the Monza Mountains. By 4,500 BC, the Neolithic Hi–Trypa culture flourished in wide areas of modern Vulkaria. During the Iron Age, the land was inhabited by [[Caxcana First Nations\|descendants of Zamastanian Kelownan]], [[Åethnoa\|Gladysynthian Åethnoa]], and Vulkarian Deventers. Between 700 BC and 200 BC it was part of the Deventer Kingdom, or [[Deventia]].

	Beginning in the sixth century BC, colonies of ~~Hespian~~ empires were founded on the northeastern shore of the [[Melville Bay]] and the [[Bay of Kas]]. These colonies thrived well into the sixth century AD.		Beginning in the sixth century BC, colonies of Hesperidan empires were founded on the northeastern shore of the [[Melville Bay]] and the [[Bay of Kas]]. These colonies thrived well into the sixth century AD.

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	In 941 AD, the prince of Vulkar invaded the Gladysynthian Empire but was defeated in the [[Mevaan-Gladys War (941)]].		In 941 AD, the prince of Vulkar invaded the Gladysynthian Empire but was defeated in the [[Mevaan-Gladys War (941)]].

	In the 11th century, [[Mevaan]] was, geographically, one of the largest states in South ~~Hespia~~, becoming known in the rest of ~~Hespia~~ as Mevaania.		In the 11th century, [[Mevaan]] was, geographically, one of the largest states in South Hesperida, becoming known in the rest of Hesperida as Mevaania.

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	===Gladysynthian Empires (1454-1912)===		===Gladysynthian Empires (1454-1912)===
	After first landing on Roubaix Peninsula in 1454 by Gladysynthian Imperial explorers, the first Gladysynthian settlement was founded in [[Roubaix]] in 1511. Other towns soon followed, including [[De Panne]], founded in 1515, which later became the capital. The native Vulkarians were forced to work under the Gladysynthian economic systems, which resembled a feudal system in much of ~~Hespia~~ and Caxcana.		After first landing on Roubaix Peninsula in 1454 by Gladysynthian Imperial explorers, the first Gladysynthian settlement was founded in [[Roubaix]] in 1511. Other towns soon followed, including [[De Panne]], founded in 1515, which later became the capital. The native Vulkarians were forced to work under the Gladysynthian economic systems, which resembled a feudal system in much of Hesperida and Caxcana.

	Vulkaria developed slowly and, unlike the plantation colonies of Gladysynthia and Zamastan, had a diversified agriculture. But what was most important was that the colony developed as an urbanized society that primarily supported the Gladysynthian colonial empire. By the mid-18th century, its colonists held 50,000 slaves.		Vulkaria developed slowly and, unlike the plantation colonies of Gladysynthia and Zamastan, had a diversified agriculture. But what was most important was that the colony developed as an urbanized society that primarily supported the Gladysynthian colonial empire. By the mid-18th century, its colonists held 50,000 slaves.

	Though [[Vulkar]], which had become the one of the largest cities in ~~Hespia~~, was to enter an era of sustained development and increasing ties with ~~Hespia~~ and Caxcana during this period, the Gladysynthian occupation of the city proved short-lived. The real engine for the growth of Vulkaria's commerce in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century was the [[Zamastan War of Independence]]. When the enslaved peoples of what had been Caxcana's richest colony freed themselves through violent revolt, Vulkarian planters perceived the region's changing circumstances with both a sense of fear and opportunity. They were afraid because of the prospect that slaves might revolt in Vulkaria, too, and numerous prohibitions during the 1790s on the sale of slaves in Vulkaria that had previously been slaves in Gladysyntian colonies underscored this anxiety. The planters saw opportunity, however, because they thought that they could exploit the situation by transforming Vulkaria into the slave society and sugar-producing "pearl of the South ~~Hespia~~".		Though [[Vulkar]], which had become the one of the largest cities in Hesperida, was to enter an era of sustained development and increasing ties with Hesperida and Caxcana during this period, the Gladysynthian occupation of the city proved short-lived. The real engine for the growth of Vulkaria's commerce in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century was the [[Zamastan War of Independence]]. When the enslaved peoples of what had been Caxcana's richest colony freed themselves through violent revolt, Vulkarian planters perceived the region's changing circumstances with both a sense of fear and opportunity. They were afraid because of the prospect that slaves might revolt in Vulkaria, too, and numerous prohibitions during the 1790s on the sale of slaves in Vulkaria that had previously been slaves in Gladysyntian colonies underscored this anxiety. The planters saw opportunity, however, because they thought that they could exploit the situation by transforming Vulkaria into the slave society and sugar-producing "pearl of the South Hesperida".

	The population of Vulkaria in 1817 was 630,980. In part due to Vulkarian slaves working primarily in urbanized settings, by the 19th century, there had developed the practice of coartacion, or "buying oneself out of slavery", a "uniquely Vulkarian development". A system of diversified agriculture, with small farms and fewer slaves, served to supply the cities with produce and other goods.		The population of Vulkaria in 1817 was 630,980. In part due to Vulkarian slaves working primarily in urbanized settings, by the 19th century, there had developed the practice of coartacion, or "buying oneself out of slavery", a "uniquely Vulkarian development". A system of diversified agriculture, with small farms and fewer slaves, served to supply the cities with produce and other goods.
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	Mikorn adhered to an amendment to the 1928 constitution's strictures that prevented his re-election. [[Maxwell Grau]] was the winner of the next election, in 1944. Grau further corroded the base of the already teetering legitimacy of the Vulkarian political system, in particular by undermining the deeply flawed, though not entirely ineffectual, Congress and Supreme Court. [[Orson Yunop]], a protégé of Grau, became president in 1948. The two terms of the Authentication Party brought an influx of investment, which fueled an economic boom, raised living standards for all segments of society, and created a middle class in most urban areas. Yunop then aligned with the wealthiest landowners who owned the largest sugar plantations, and presided over a stagnating economy that widened the gap between rich and poor Vulkarians. Yunop outlawed the Vulkaria Communist Party in 1951. During Yunop's administration, Vulkaria had one of the highest per capita consumption rates of meat, vegetables, cereals, automobiles, telephones and radios, though about one third of the population was considered poor and enjoyed relatively little of this consumption.		Mikorn adhered to an amendment to the 1928 constitution's strictures that prevented his re-election. [[Maxwell Grau]] was the winner of the next election, in 1944. Grau further corroded the base of the already teetering legitimacy of the Vulkarian political system, in particular by undermining the deeply flawed, though not entirely ineffectual, Congress and Supreme Court. [[Orson Yunop]], a protégé of Grau, became president in 1948. The two terms of the Authentication Party brought an influx of investment, which fueled an economic boom, raised living standards for all segments of society, and created a middle class in most urban areas. Yunop then aligned with the wealthiest landowners who owned the largest sugar plantations, and presided over a stagnating economy that widened the gap between rich and poor Vulkarians. Yunop outlawed the Vulkaria Communist Party in 1951. During Yunop's administration, Vulkaria had one of the highest per capita consumption rates of meat, vegetables, cereals, automobiles, telephones and radios, though about one third of the population was considered poor and enjoyed relatively little of this consumption.

	In 1952, Vulkaria was a relatively well-advanced country by South ~~Hespian~~ standards, and in some cases by world standards. On the other hand, Vulkaria was affected by perhaps the largest labor union privileges in Southern ~~Hespia~~, including bans on dismissals and mechanization. They were obtained in large measure "at the cost of the unemployed and the peasants", leading to disparities. Between 1933 and 1958, Vulkaria decayed many economic regulations enormously, causing economic problems. Unemployment became a problem as graduates entering the workforce could not find jobs. The middle class, which was comparable to that of Zamastan, became increasingly dissatisfied with unemployment and political persecution. The labor unions supported Yunop until the very end, when he lost the 1954 election to [[Franklin Currian]].		In 1952, Vulkaria was a relatively well-advanced country by South Hesperidan standards, and in some cases by world standards. On the other hand, Vulkaria was affected by perhaps the largest labor union privileges in Southern Hesperida, including bans on dismissals and mechanization. They were obtained in large measure "at the cost of the unemployed and the peasants", leading to disparities. Between 1933 and 1958, Vulkaria decayed many economic regulations enormously, causing economic problems. Unemployment became a problem as graduates entering the workforce could not find jobs. The middle class, which was comparable to that of Zamastan, became increasingly dissatisfied with unemployment and political persecution. The labor unions supported Yunop until the very end, when he lost the 1954 election to [[Franklin Currian]].

	===Political Separations (1954-1982)===		===Political Separations (1954-1982)===
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	In the 1950s, various organizations, including some advocating armed uprising, competed for public support in bringing about political change. In 1956, Marxist politician [[Horaldo Ponoma]] and about 80 supporters took over Vulkarian Parliament in an attempt to start a rebellion against the newly emerged capitalist government. It was not until 1958 that Ponoma's Movement emerged as a revolutionary group, and rebels launched a general popular insurrection. The vast majority of those executed directly by rebels during the [[1958 Vulkaria Civil Conflict\|1958-59 revolution]] were policemen, politicians, and informers of the [[Franklin Currian]] administration accused of crimes such as torture and murder, and their public trials and executions had widespread popular support among the Vulkarian population.		In the 1950s, various organizations, including some advocating armed uprising, competed for public support in bringing about political change. In 1956, Marxist politician [[Horaldo Ponoma]] and about 80 supporters took over Vulkarian Parliament in an attempt to start a rebellion against the newly emerged capitalist government. It was not until 1958 that Ponoma's Movement emerged as a revolutionary group, and rebels launched a general popular insurrection. The vast majority of those executed directly by rebels during the [[1958 Vulkaria Civil Conflict\|1958-59 revolution]] were policemen, politicians, and informers of the [[Franklin Currian]] administration accused of crimes such as torture and murder, and their public trials and executions had widespread popular support among the Vulkarian population.

	The [[Zamastan]]ian and [[Legionas]] governments initially reacted unfavorably to the 1958-59 revolution, seeing it as part of a movement to bring down democracy in southern ~~Hespia~~. Ponoma's proposed legalization of the Communist party and the hundreds of executions of Currian agents, policemen and soldiers by rebels that followed caused a deterioration in the relationship between the three countries, dependent on how forcefully capitalist governments could be upheld. In 1963, Horaldo Ponoma became President and installed hundreds of communist inspired legislative fixtures. In response, between 1960 and 1964 Zamastan imposed a range of sanctions, eventually including a total ban on trade between the countries and a freeze on all Vulkarian-owned assets in Zamastan.		The [[Zamastan]]ian and [[Legionas]] governments initially reacted unfavorably to the 1958-59 revolution, seeing it as part of a movement to bring down democracy in southern Hesperida. Ponoma's proposed legalization of the Communist party and the hundreds of executions of Currian agents, policemen and soldiers by rebels that followed caused a deterioration in the relationship between the three countries, dependent on how forcefully capitalist governments could be upheld. In 1963, Horaldo Ponoma became President and installed hundreds of communist inspired legislative fixtures. In response, between 1960 and 1964 Zamastan imposed a range of sanctions, eventually including a total ban on trade between the countries and a freeze on all Vulkarian-owned assets in Zamastan.

	====Capitalism Revitalizes====		====Capitalism Revitalizes====
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	Significant natural resources in Vulkaria include iron ore, coal, manganese, natural gas, oil, salt, sulphur, graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel, mercury, timber and an abundance of arable land. Despite this, the country faces a number of major environmental issues such as inadequate supplies of potable water; air- and water-pollution and deforestation, as well as radiation contamination in the north-east from the 1992 [[Treviso Nuclear Crisis]].		Significant natural resources in Vulkaria include iron ore, coal, manganese, natural gas, oil, salt, sulphur, graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel, mercury, timber and an abundance of arable land. Despite this, the country faces a number of major environmental issues such as inadequate supplies of potable water; air- and water-pollution and deforestation, as well as radiation contamination in the north-east from the 1992 [[Treviso Nuclear Crisis]].
	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, millions of Vulkarians migrated to Zamastan, Legionas, or parts of ~~Hespia~~, creating a large Vulkarian diaspora. There are about 2 million Vulkarians living in Zamastan.		Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, millions of Vulkarians migrated to Zamastan, Legionas, or parts of Hesperida, creating a large Vulkarian diaspora. There are about 2 million Vulkarians living in Zamastan.

	The industrial regions in the northeast and south are the most heavily populated, and about 67.2% of the population lives in urban areas.		The industrial regions in the northeast and south are the most heavily populated, and about 67.2% of the population lives in urban areas.