Economy of Dorvik

Dorvik's GDP is 1,195,384,785,096 DDO, and its GDP per capita is 14,547 DDO. Of the GDP, just under 10% is government and 14.5% is investment.

The currency is the Dorvikian Dolgar.

Agriculture
Certain parts of Dorvik are noted for their food products. Atria does not export large amounts of food to other parts of Dorvik, but it does grow many root crops like beets. Dorvan is often considered the breadbasket of Dorvik, and produces the large part of the nation's bread and dairy products. Although not known for agriculture, Mothar has a thriving fishing industry, that provides fish not just to Dorvik but to other nations in the area as well, like Kirlawa. (Fish is not easily exported further afield, as it tends to go rotten.)

Education
Dorvik has several notable universities, like the University of Fairfax, and some important two-year colleges, like Kananuvu College. Haldor University is home to the Hebb-Olding Institute, Dorvik's leader in psychology studies.

Textiles
Commercial textile manufacturing is almost nonexistant in Dorvik; most clothing is imported, and the rest is handmade, especially in poor rural areas. Clothing design is also uncommon, and many clothing-design students study abroad and do not return to Dorvik.

Raw Materials


Dorvik is fortunate enough to sit on a large iron-rich continental shield. Iron is most prevalent in southern Dorvik (e.g. Vinisk and Miktar have major mining plants run by such companies as RRX, VPJ and First Mines) However, mining tends to be more damaging to the environment than other industries.

Recently a large network of caves was found in inland Miktar which appeared to have a large quantity of opal in it. However, as this area is heavily forested and not easily accessible, the caves have not been explored fully, and the extent of the opal source is unknown.

Heavy Industry


Steelworking and appliance manufacturing are big industries, having grown out of the old blacksmithing trade common in Dorvik. There is only one major car manufacturer, Vorke, which is most famous for its station wagons. Probably the biggest heavy industry corporation is TXJ Inc., most known for their Spinzone brand of washing mashines. Topso is an important chemical company, and is Artania's largest producer of Ammonia. Meanwhile, HOB TECH is the leader in such areas as microchips, TVs, VCRs, and computers.

Retail
Dorvik has a strong retail sector, based in commercial districts of cities like Fairfax and Langton. In more rural areas, retail is not very common, and individual communities are more self-sufficent. Big-box retailers like First Supermarkets, tend to be popular only in Kordusia; smaller ones, like First express, are common in Dorvan. Kananuvu is the location of Minamikai Mall, longest strip mall in Dorvik.

Telecoms
Dorvik has a strong telephone industry, which also controls internet service. Mobile service is mostly controlled by First Mobile of Hobrazia, with other, smaller carriers in each county. The internet country code is .dk.

Tourism


Resorts are common in Largonia, as are related services like airlines and boat sales. In fact, the boating industry is a big part of Largonia's economy, and high-quality boats are produced in small towns along the coast.

By Air
Dorvik has three main airlines:
 * National Dorvik Airlines (NDA) is older and larger. It serves all of Dorvik, but is based most in Dorvan and northern Atria. It was nationalised under the Communists, but has since been reprivatised. It has taken a hit in profits and market share in recent years due to competition from low-cost carriers.
 * DorvikAir serves all of Dorvik, but is primarily used to bring vacationers from around Dorvik to the resorts of Largonia. It is most notable for its extensive Lormann-language service, and has consequently been making headway in Dorvan.
 * JetGreen is the only major low-cost carrier in Dorvik. It was formed from the merger of three smaller airlines: Jet, which was a rock-bottom-cost-carrier, and provided most of the planes to the new company (it was notorious for its lack of leg room); Green-Rainbow Airways, an ariline that used whatever means possible to make itself environmentally-friendly, and charged high prices in order to buy pollution credits; and Air Dargun, a small charter carrier that served routes from Dargun International Airport to the rest of Dorvik.

All major cities and some towns have airports. There are five international airports (in Langton, Kordaw, Fairfax, Dargun, and Paddock) and a number of smaller domestic ones. Smaller towns often have a small, unpaved runway. There are also several heliports, normally associated with the emergency-services system.

By Rail


Rail travel, while never having a major market share, is a popular tourist activity. Scenic train rides through the inland of Miktar or Kordusia are often a cheaper alternative to a stay at a Largonian resort. There is also a small train service in Dorvan, run by First Transport.

By Water


Ferry services are commmon around Dorvik, and are the primary link of the two sides of Fairfax; PF Ferries serves short hops in Kordusia. Longer ferry rides are available between the two islands and the mainland. They normally cost about the same as a mid-to-low priced airline ticket on the same route, but have the added bonus of being able to bring a car.

By Road
Dorvik has an extensive road network, although patches in rural areas can be poorly maintained. Always bring an up-to-date road map. Notice that all signs are written in English and Lormann: in Dorvan, Lormann is the same size above English, whereas in the other provinces, it is below and smaller, significantly so in Miktar and southern Kordusia. Buses are available in Dorvan.