Austavasti

Austavasti is a fictional nation-state created for encyclopedic world-building and storytelling. In most depictions, it is a mid-sized federation located in the temperate zone of an imagined southern continent, with an area around 120,000 square kilometers and a population near 4.3 million.

The name Austavasti combines elements from several fictional language groups used in the region; it has no direct real-world etymology.

The country features a western mountain spine, fertile central plains, and a small eastern coastline. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cold winters; rainfall varies by season, supporting agriculture, forestry, and mining in some areas.

Austavasti arose from late-19th-century reform movements and established a federation in 1889. It is a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The legislature is bicameral, and the capital city is Valoria.

The population is ethnically diverse, with a plurality of Austavi-speaking communities and several minority groups. Official languages include Austavian, with many residents bilingual. The economy is diversified, including agriculture (grains, fruits), manufacturing (machinery, automotive parts), and services (finance, tourism). The currency is the Austarian dollar.

Cultural life features regional festivals, music, and cuisine. The transport network comprises railways, major highways, a port on the eastern coast, and an international airport near Valoria. Austavasti participates in regional diplomacy and is described in fictional international organizations within its narrative.