Alavia

Alavia is a fictional country created as a setting in speculative fiction and world-building. It is depicted as a coastal nation in a temperate region with diverse geography that includes river valleys, rolling plains, and a western mountain chain. The capital and largest city is Valora, located on a sheltered bay.

Politics and government: Alavia is a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The parliament comprises two houses, with regular elections every four years. The government is formed by the party or coalition that holds a majority in the lower house. Local administration is organized into nine provinces.

Geography and climate: The coast features fjord-like inlets and sandy beaches; interior includes uplands and river valleys; climate is temperate, with mild winters and warm summers; rainfall is concentrated in winter.

Economy: The economy is diversified, with services accounting for a majority of GDP. Key sectors include finance, tourism, agriculture (notably wine grapes), and manufacturing. The country emphasizes renewable energy, especially hydroelectric and wind power.

Demographics and culture: Population around 4.6 million; official language Alavian; minority languages Verdan and Kesh. Religions are diverse, with secular governance. Education and health: universal healthcare and high literacy; two major universities: Valora University and Northshore Institute of Technology.

History: The modern polity emerged from a 1904 constitutional reform, with independence recognized in the early 20th century and several rounds of liberalization in the late 20th century. In contemporary times, Alavia maintains stable governance and a growing regional role in trade and culture.