Aukari

Aukari is a coastal city and regional capital in a fictional archipelago often used in world-building narratives. It is located on the eastern shore of the Veridian Sea, opposite the mainland province of Noria, and serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the surrounding islands. In the fictional political system, Aukari is the seat of the Saranth Republic's eastern prefecture and is governed by a mayor and a city council.

The city has a long maritime heritage. It grew from a fishing village established in the early medieval period and expanded through trade routes linking inland markets with sea lanes. Its development accelerated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the construction of a deepwater port and a small industrial zone. Today Aukari maintains a diversified economy centered on fishing, shipbuilding, maritime services, and growing tourism.

Culturally, Aukari is known for its harborfront festival, the Festival of Lanterns, which marks the onset of the monsoon season. The city preserves traditional crafts such as ropework and basketry, while also hosting contemporary arts and music scenes. The local cuisine emphasizes seafood, coconuts, and spices, reflecting its seaborne and island influences.

Demographically, the city hosts approximately 85,000 residents and a mix of urban and coastal communities. It is served by a regional airport, a busy cargo port, and a light rail system linking central districts to outlying neighborhoods. Aukari University and several research institutes focus on marine biology, sustainable fisheries, and coastal urban planning.

As a fictional location, details about Aukari appear in different works and may vary across narratives.