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With a population of 240,809 inhabiting an area totalling 98,702km<sup>2</sup>, and a nominal GDP of just ȥ13.448 billion (NS$12.857 billion), Vrnallia is the smallest recognised sovereign nation in Asura which is also a member of [[Region/The Federal Union|the Federal Union of Asuran States]]. The nation is ethnically very homogeneous, having had little immigration, though recently immigration has been rising and some thriving immigrant communities may be found in major cities, such as in the capital [[Zalejk]] where 7% of residents are have a first or second generation immigrant background. The climate is similarly uniform, being temperate though slightly warmer than locations on the mainland at a similar latitude. | With a population of 240,809 inhabiting an area totalling 98,702km<sup>2</sup>, and a nominal GDP of just ȥ13.448 billion (NS$12.857 billion), Vrnallia is the smallest recognised sovereign nation in Asura which is also a member of [[Region/The Federal Union|the Federal Union of Asuran States]]. The nation is ethnically very homogeneous, having had little immigration, though recently immigration has been rising and some thriving immigrant communities may be found in major cities, such as in the capital [[Zalejk]] where 7% of residents are have a first or second generation immigrant background. The climate is similarly uniform, being temperate though slightly warmer than locations on the mainland at a similar latitude. | ||
| − | The United Insular States were formally created as part of the Treaty of Union, dating to 981. However, though the islands were linked politically they continued to operate with their own (similar) government systems, and it was not until the drafting of the First Constitution in 1773 that a formal elected government was created to govern the Union as a whole. In 1783 the federal government unanimously passed the Declaration of Citizens' Rights, an extensive amendment laying down over 200 rights given to all citizens the breaching of which is illegal and punishable. These documents have both been expanded upon over the years, with the Constitution rewritten entirely in | + | The United Insular States were formally created as part of the Treaty of Union, dating to 981. However, though the islands were linked politically they continued to operate with their own (similar) government systems, and it was not until the drafting of the First Constitution in 1773 that a formal elected government was created to govern the Union as a whole. In 1783 the federal government unanimously passed the Declaration of Citizens' Rights, an extensive amendment laying down over 200 rights given to all citizens the breaching of which is illegal and punishable. These documents have both been expanded upon over the years, with the Constitution rewritten entirely in 1899 following the [[Doloremi Incursions]] (Vrnallian: <i>Dloremúj-ka Bmahalkš</i> "The Doloremi Injustices"), Great War and declaration of independence. Currently the Second Constitution is in its second revision and the Declaration of Rights in its fourth form. |
| − | The politics of Vrnallia, often considered complex and archaic, especially before passage of the Election Simplification Act 1950, are split between a number of parties. The current majority government | + | The politics of Vrnallia, often considered complex and archaic, especially before passage of the Election Simplification Act 1950, are split between a number of parties. The current majority government is a left-wing coalition of the Socialist and Progressive Parties, while the opposition consists of the Centrist, Conservative and Nationalist parties. These parties share sixty seats in the [[Vrnallian Chamber]]. The [[Vrnallian Council]] is a four-member body currently consisting of three Socialist councillors, including First Minister Brachvieca LJešmarad, and one Conservative. |
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However the Vrnallian Empire was not to last, as the expansion of Greater Phaedria eventually led to the [[Vrnallian-Phaedrian War]] of 473 which Vrnallia ultimately lost. As part of the peace terms, the colonial territory was ceded to Phaedria and Vrnallia made a Phaedrian vassal state. | However the Vrnallian Empire was not to last, as the expansion of Greater Phaedria eventually led to the [[Vrnallian-Phaedrian War]] of 473 which Vrnallia ultimately lost. As part of the peace terms, the colonial territory was ceded to Phaedria and Vrnallia made a Phaedrian vassal state. | ||
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| + | Vrnallia is a federal republic with a healthy multi-party democracy. First Minister Brachvieca LJešmarad is the head of state while Premier Cismachà Zujka is the head of government. The [[Vrnallian Constitution]] is a codified document originally written in 1773 and rewritten almost entirely in 1899 after achieving independence. This document, which can only be altered through a referendum-approved Act of Parliament, defines the structure of Vrnallian government and imposes a number of checks on its power. A part of the Constitution dating back to 1783 is the Declaration of Citizens' Rights, which outlines rights for the Vrnallian people which are deemed to be inalienable. From a legislative perspective this is held to be the most important part of the Constitution. | ||
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| + | Vrnallia has a federal parliamentary system based on a hybridisation of traditional assembly-based governmental practices and the more recent Midrasian system. This has resulted in an unusual system which can be described neither as unicameral or bicameral, though most classifications have tended towards analysing the Vrnallian Parliament as unicameral with some separation of powers. The parliament consists of a [[Vrnallian Chamber|Chamber]] and [[Vrnallian Council|Council]] whose powers cross over one another. The First Minister, a member of the Council, has a large degree of legislative power (he is, for instance, able to influence parliamentary Acts including budgets) while some executive power rests with the Premier (for example, she is Supreme Commander of the military in the event of an invasion) and Chamber as a whole (Cabinet members are mostly chosen from the Chamber). The Chamber and Council meet in the same building, the Parliamentary Assembly on Independence Square, Zalejk. | ||
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| + | All members of the Vrnallian Parliament are elected by the populace. Vrnallian elections take place in three stages. Stage one is the election of Representatives to the Chamber for each of the nation's sixty constituencies. Stage two is the election of Councillors from each of the island groups, and stage three is the selection of First Minister from the Councillors by a vote of the Representatives. Before the Electoral Simplification Act this process was more complicated, with the First Minister being directly elected and the methods of voting more convoluted. | ||
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| + | In the Chamber, the Premier is usually selected by the First Minister. The current Premier, however, was elected by her Socialist Party. The opposition is led by the senior member of the largest opposition party or coalition. Government and opposition Cabinet members (secretaries) are selected by the Premier and Opposition Leader respectively and may include members of the Council. The Speaker of the Chamber is elected by all members of the Chamber at the start of each governing term. General elections occur after four years or one week after a majority vote in the Chamber to hold an early election. This is rare however; the last early election was called in 1960 following the [[Helkryn Scandal]]. | ||
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| + | The Vrnallian multi-party system is dominated by the Socialist, Conservative, Progressive and Centrist parties. The Nationalist Party has had at least one MP for the last five elections, and until the last election independent MPs were present in all Parliaments since 1973. The Vrnallian Council is dominated by the Socialist and Conservative parties, with the only non-Socialist or Conservative Councillor since 1950 having been Centrist Ujko Niéchkarejna in the 1977-1981 Parliament. | ||
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| + | Vrnallian is divided into four states corresponding to each of the four island groups: the State of Mlekie-Vorod, the State of Dvrieska, the State of Mlekiezej and the State of Hujre. Each of these states is locally governed by a State Administration which is elected using the Proportional Representation system of voting. Prior to 1950 these governments were elected using different systems; the Electoral Simplification Act unified all electoral systems into one. | ||
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United States of Vrnallia
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| Motto: "Urochka, Tvajmàra, Pokuljà" "Peace, Justice, Understanding" |
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| Anthem: "Azianá" "Our Homeland" |
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 Vrnallia is in the west of Asura
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| Region | The Federal Union | ||
| Capital | Zalejk | ||
| Largest city | Dvrieska Citya | ||
| Official languages | Vrnallian | ||
| Recognised national languages | Vrnallianb | ||
| Demonym | Vrnallian | ||
| Government | Federal Democratic Republic | ||
| - | First Minister (Dvrieska) | Brachvieca LJešmarad (Soc) | |
| - | Second Minister Hujre | Riada Inciage (Soc) | |
| - | Premier by Appointment | Cismachà Zujka (Soc) | |
| Legislature | Vrnallian Parliament (Vrnalja Aladnàje) | ||
| - | Upper house | Council (Kiesema) | |
| - | Lower house | Chamber (Dnàje) | |
| History | |||
| - | Vrnallian Empire | 404 | |
| - | Unification (as the Vrnallian Commonwealth) | 981 | |
| - | Writing of First Constitution | 1773 | |
| - | Writing of Second Constitution | 1899 | |
| Area | |||
| - | Total | 98,702 km2 38,109 sq mi |
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| - | Water (%) | 3% | |
| Population | |||
| - | 1985 estimate | 240,809 | |
| - | Density | 2.44/km2 6.3/sq mi |
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| GDP (nominal) | 1986 estimate | ||
| - | Total | NS$12.857 billion | |
| - | Per capita | NS$53,392.75 | |
| HDI (1986) | 0.926 very high |
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| Currency | Zneda ( VZN) (ȥ) |
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| Time zone | West Asuran Standard (UTC0) | ||
| Date format | yyyy ˘ dd ˘ mm | ||
| Drives on the | left | ||
| Calling code | 33 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | VR | ||
| Internet TLD | .vr | ||
| a. | Dvrieska City was formerly the capital of Vrnallia. Zalejk became the temporary capital in 1871 and was made the permanent capital by the Second Constitution. | ||
| b. | Standard Vrnallian is based on the dialect of Dvrieska. All insular dialects are mutually intelligible, but the Vrnallian of mainland Asura may be a separate language. | ||
The United States of Vrnallia (English pronunciation /vəˈnæljə/ or /vəˈnælijə/, also called (the) USV or simply Vrnallia, called Vrnaljaj Vrndikovičlo pronounced /vr̩ˈnaʎaj vr̩ndʲikoˈvʲit͡ɕlɔ/ or Vrnalja in the Vrnallian language) is an archipelagic federal democratic republic located to the west of the mainland of Asura. The nation consists of four states - Dvrieska, Mlekie, Hujre and Mlekiezej (Mazej) - comprised of 60 electoral constituencies.
With a population of 240,809 inhabiting an area totalling 98,702km2, and a nominal GDP of just ȥ13.448 billion (NS$12.857 billion), Vrnallia is the smallest recognised sovereign nation in Asura which is also a member of the Federal Union of Asuran States. The nation is ethnically very homogeneous, having had little immigration, though recently immigration has been rising and some thriving immigrant communities may be found in major cities, such as in the capital Zalejk where 7% of residents are have a first or second generation immigrant background. The climate is similarly uniform, being temperate though slightly warmer than locations on the mainland at a similar latitude.
The United Insular States were formally created as part of the Treaty of Union, dating to 981. However, though the islands were linked politically they continued to operate with their own (similar) government systems, and it was not until the drafting of the First Constitution in 1773 that a formal elected government was created to govern the Union as a whole. In 1783 the federal government unanimously passed the Declaration of Citizens' Rights, an extensive amendment laying down over 200 rights given to all citizens the breaching of which is illegal and punishable. These documents have both been expanded upon over the years, with the Constitution rewritten entirely in 1899 following the Doloremi Incursions (Vrnallian: Dloremúj-ka Bmahalkš "The Doloremi Injustices"), Great War and declaration of independence. Currently the Second Constitution is in its second revision and the Declaration of Rights in its fourth form.
The politics of Vrnallia, often considered complex and archaic, especially before passage of the Election Simplification Act 1950, are split between a number of parties. The current majority government is a left-wing coalition of the Socialist and Progressive Parties, while the opposition consists of the Centrist, Conservative and Nationalist parties. These parties share sixty seats in the Vrnallian Chamber. The Vrnallian Council is a four-member body currently consisting of three Socialist councillors, including First Minister Brachvieca LJešmarad, and one Conservative.
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Etymology
The name Vrnallia is an anglicisation of the Vrnallian name Vrnalja. This is commonly said to derive from the Old Vrnallian Yňaže, a compound consisting of yňe "island" and aže "home" (Modern Vrnallian vrni and azia). Alternatively the name may derive from the name of a landholder attested in the Codex Insularum, Aigele, thus Yňaigele "Aigele's Island." Coloquially the country is referred to as Aziachto "the archipelago." Mainland Vrnallians may coloquially use Aziachto or Ógcheleg "the old country."
History
Prehistory
Evidence of human settlement in the Vrnallian archipelago dates back to at least 20000BCE, when some or most of the archipelago was joined together as a single island. There is marginal evidence that at this time Vrnallia was a peninsula on the mainland, though this is inconclusive and likely reflects an earlier period. Major evidence of settlement dates to about 4000BCE, the date at which the remarkably well-preserved sandstone Ukómnjovo Temple complex on Mazej is believed to have been built. Genetic and linguistic evidence suggests that these first settlers were Old Asurans, who moved west in response to the arrival of the more recent eastern migrants who are ancestral to the majority of Asurans today. The evidence for this is both chromosomal, in that ethnic Vrnallians possess both Y-DNA and mtDNA that is not present in most other Asurans except for those who are also believed to descend from the Old Asuran peoples, as well as linguistic, as the Vrnallian language is not related to those of mainland Asura but shows typological similarities with the small Transmontian language family.
Exhumations of prehistoric remains show that these proto-Vrnallians remained in contact with mainlanders through trade. Items buried with the dead, mainly weapons and trinkets such as mirrors, have been discovered to originate from societies living as far away as Marhemia.
The discovery that some remains unearthed on a prehistoric battleground in Hausen in 1940 carbon-dated to between 3650 and 3670BCE include Vrnallian DNA suggests that the proto-Vrnallians may have been an unsuccessful conquering group, or that they were at at least one point invaded by mainlanders whom they were able to repel.
Early Antiquity
Early Isolatonian historians make reference to a certain Arnailla or Arneilla which is commonly understood to refer to the Vrnallian archipelago. An ethnonym Melkkos used by some writers to refer to a west coast tribe has been tentatively connected with Mlekie (Old Vrnallian Mylykka), though it may be exonymic. The Arnaillan people are said to have been affluent and honest but fiercely resistant if not outright hostile to outsiders.
The historian Iakkos, exemplifying this attitude, writes of how the Arnaillans would trade: a foreign trader would set fire to a pole located beyond the Arnaillan village to signal his desire for trade at which point two villagers would appear. One would remain with the trader while the other would select goods to purchase and take them into the village. There the villagers would select goods to offer in return, which would be given to the trader. If he felt he were being cheated the villager accompanying him would be offered as a slave.
Modern scholars dispute the accuracy of this claim. At least one contemporary source, the Erchologon of Arimausa, states that "the Arnaillan village is always one to welcome a merchant, and the villagers always ones eager to part with their goods." Furthermore, though some Vrnallians entered the slave trade, there is no evidence that they were sold by their countrymen. Indeed, evidence of Vrnallians buying foreign slaves is minimal and postdates Iakkos's account.
A group identified with the Vrnallians named as Unallii are said by Midrasian historian Claudius Divius to have fought as auxiliaries alongside Stovilians during the early Hearthurian Conquests. They acted as slingers and peltasts in a number of conflicts.
The first mention of a specific Vrnallian island is found in a footnote to a copy of an Alydist holy text, which states that "the men of Daurestika also burn their dead." The reference here seems to be to pagan cremation practices on Dvrieska, which continued until the conversion to Luhenye Aptar in the fifteenth century.
The earliest extant Old Vrnallian text dating to roughly 100CE, the Codex Insularum, refers to the inhabitants of each of the islands of Mlekie (Mylykka), Vorod (Uorođ), Dvrieska (Dyđyreska), Hujre (Uŋre), Padál (Patalyđ) and Mlekiezej (Mylykkazaj). The name of another island mentioned Astiua, is obscure.
Hearthurian Period
Vrnallia was able to retain its independence during the rise and fall of the Hearthurian Empire, due primarily to a combination of its remoteness as an archipelago and its strong navy, operating mainly from Mlekie. However, the rise of the Phaedrian Empire was felt to be a clear threat in Vrnallia. A military coalition of Mlekians and Dvrieskans, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the collapse of Hearthuria in the north, conquered a sizeable swath of the mainland littoral region and established military fortifications there. Colonists soon followed, founding successful settlements such as modern-day Ziede (Old Vrnallian: Zajjete "Legacy"). In 404CE the Vrnallian Empire was declared.
Texts from this period tell us a great deal about Vrnallian government. During the imperial period, laws were passed whereby the extent of all existing land holdings were codified, forming the basis of later methods of government. The conquest of holdings by rival landholders was banned, suggesting that previously territory and thus the mandate to rule was taken forcibly. The leadership of the Vrnallian Empire was made up of the leading landholders of the four largest islands - Mlekie, Dvrieska, Hujre and Mlekiezej - who were selected by a moot consisting of all Vrnallian landholders and representatives of the colonies and militaries.
However the Vrnallian Empire was not to last, as the expansion of Greater Phaedria eventually led to the Vrnallian-Phaedrian War of 473 which Vrnallia ultimately lost. As part of the peace terms, the colonial territory was ceded to Phaedria and Vrnallia made a Phaedrian vassal state.
Middle Ages
Early Modern Period
The Doloremi Incursions
Declaration of Independence
The Great War
Modern History
Geography
Vrnallia is an archipelago consisting of thirty four islands, dominated by the four largest islands of Mlekie, Dvrieska, Hujre and Mlekiezej (known commonly as Mazej). Of those thirty four, only fourteen are inhabited: Mlekie, Dvrieska, Hujre, Mazej, Vorod, Kujsia, Inciage, Bronazia, Daskavona, Irihtà, Nelevdej-po-Aziaš, Padál, Halkazia and Trùcha. These represent fourteen of the fifteen largest islands; the island of Ciùkaš is uninhabited though it is larger than both Trùcha and Halkazia.
The total land area of Vrnallia is 98,702km2 (38,109mi2). The four major islands together measure 86,201km2 (33,282mi2). The smallest island, Lajanorog, is almost exactly one square kilometre.
Vrnallian records treat the islands as four groups. The Mlekie group consists of Mlekie, Vorod, Irihtà, Halkazia, Lomatka, Biara, Zolchohana, Lajabiara and Symad islands. The Dvrieska group consists of Dvrieska, Inciage, Bronazia, Trùcha, Halkazia, Nàl, Erku, Ajadu, Kismi, Njalgu and Lajanorog islands. The Hujre group consists of Hujre, Kujsia, Nelevdej-po-Aziaš, Padál, Syrik-Khòsan and Syrik-Lajan islands. The Mazej group consist of Mazej, Daskavona, Ciùkaš, Taphaca, Hlava, Nišchu, Jemekharys and Alùva islands.
Climate
Vrnallia is a northern-hemisphere country lying at roughly sixty degrees north of the equator. At lower elevations two major climates are observed: further south, in most of the Mlekie group and part of the Hujre group the climate is described as Marine Oceanic (Köppen Cfb) with reasonably warm summers and cool winters, while elsewhere the climate is Subpolar Oceanic (Köppen Cfc), being colder and with more frequent snowfall but with milder winters than in more northern regions. At higher elevations the climate can be tundra (Köppen ET). The frequent rainfall throughout the year was historically important in making the archipelago a valuable exporter of cabbage and cauliflower, earning it the name "green islands" in parts of the mainland (eg. Midrasian illes verdes).
The climate is greatly influenced by warm westerly ocean currents which meet the west coast of Asura and the Vrnallian archipelago. It is unknown how much, if at all this affects local temperature, but it has been linked to increased precipitation in the area. These currents may also explain the vibrant aquatic life around Vrnallia.
Nature
Vrnallia is renowned for its largely untouched land, with the many uninhabited islands being popular tourist destinations for travellers worldwide. As a result the nation's ecosystems have developed naturally over the centuries.
Fauna
Vrnallia's coasts and waters are home to a great number of aquatic lifeforms. The country's fishing industry developed as a result of the great variety of fish which could be exported to the mainland, such as cod, haddock and herring. Salmon are common in Vrnallian rivers. Other species such as seals and whales commonly visit the archipelago.
The endemic avian life of Vrnallia includes very many seabirds such as puffins, eiders and wrens, which form a major part of Vrnallian cuisine, with each island said to have its own speciality bird dish. An endemic species of raven is currently listed as critically endangered. Many migratory birds pass over Vrnallia in winter, which until recently were hunted; however, efforts by conservationists resulted in these hunts being heavily restricted by the Migratory Birds Conservation Act 1980.
The Vrnallian sheep is a national symbol, found on all islands and eaten as part of the national dish, Muskisijochto. There are also native species of cow, duck, goose, fox and chicken. The Vrnallian wolf became extinct in the early twentieth century due to overhunting, and is said to be the main reason for Vrnallians' great care for their environment.
A number of land animals have been successfully introduced to Vrnallia, including the Midrasian Sheep, Delsolan Mouse and Isolatonian Rabbit.
Flora
The island of Dvrieska in the Codex Insularum is presented as heavily forested, and most of the larger islands are believed to have historically been covered in forest. As a result of deforestation however this is no longer the case, with the only large forest, Kvondumèzu, being protected as part of the Hujre Federal Nature Reserve.
Most plants in Vrnallia are varieties of shrub, wildflower, grass, lichen or moss. Thistles are particularly common and are a national symbol. The Midrasian Oak was introduced successfully to the Taphaca and Hlava islands, and there are plans to introduce more trees in the future.
Politics
Vrnallia is a federal republic with a healthy multi-party democracy. First Minister Brachvieca LJešmarad is the head of state while Premier Cismachà Zujka is the head of government. The Vrnallian Constitution is a codified document originally written in 1773 and rewritten almost entirely in 1899 after achieving independence. This document, which can only be altered through a referendum-approved Act of Parliament, defines the structure of Vrnallian government and imposes a number of checks on its power. A part of the Constitution dating back to 1783 is the Declaration of Citizens' Rights, which outlines rights for the Vrnallian people which are deemed to be inalienable. From a legislative perspective this is held to be the most important part of the Constitution.
Government
Vrnallia has a federal parliamentary system based on a hybridisation of traditional assembly-based governmental practices and the more recent Midrasian system. This has resulted in an unusual system which can be described neither as unicameral or bicameral, though most classifications have tended towards analysing the Vrnallian Parliament as unicameral with some separation of powers. The parliament consists of a Chamber and Council whose powers cross over one another. The First Minister, a member of the Council, has a large degree of legislative power (he is, for instance, able to influence parliamentary Acts including budgets) while some executive power rests with the Premier (for example, she is Supreme Commander of the military in the event of an invasion) and Chamber as a whole (Cabinet members are mostly chosen from the Chamber). The Chamber and Council meet in the same building, the Parliamentary Assembly on Independence Square, Zalejk.
All members of the Vrnallian Parliament are elected by the populace. Vrnallian elections take place in three stages. Stage one is the election of Representatives to the Chamber for each of the nation's sixty constituencies. Stage two is the election of Councillors from each of the island groups, and stage three is the selection of First Minister from the Councillors by a vote of the Representatives. Before the Electoral Simplification Act this process was more complicated, with the First Minister being directly elected and the methods of voting more convoluted.
In the Chamber, the Premier is usually selected by the First Minister. The current Premier, however, was elected by her Socialist Party. The opposition is led by the senior member of the largest opposition party or coalition. Government and opposition Cabinet members (secretaries) are selected by the Premier and Opposition Leader respectively and may include members of the Council. The Speaker of the Chamber is elected by all members of the Chamber at the start of each governing term. General elections occur after four years or one week after a majority vote in the Chamber to hold an early election. This is rare however; the last early election was called in 1960 following the Helkryn Scandal.
The Vrnallian multi-party system is dominated by the Socialist, Conservative, Progressive and Centrist parties. The Nationalist Party has had at least one MP for the last five elections, and until the last election independent MPs were present in all Parliaments since 1973. The Vrnallian Council is dominated by the Socialist and Conservative parties, with the only non-Socialist or Conservative Councillor since 1950 having been Centrist Ujko Niéchkarejna in the 1977-1981 Parliament.
Federalism
Vrnallian is divided into four states corresponding to each of the four island groups: the State of Mlekie-Vorod, the State of Dvrieska, the State of Mlekiezej and the State of Hujre. Each of these states is locally governed by a State Administration which is elected using the Proportional Representation system of voting. Prior to 1950 these governments were elected using different systems; the Electoral Simplification Act unified all electoral systems into one.
