Bizansta

Bizansta, officially the Republic of Bizansta, is a fictional sovereign state created for use in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. In the setting, Bizansta lies on the eastern margin of the continental region of Althria and is bordered by three other polities in the interim map. The country encompasses a varied landscape, including the northern Keshan Highlands, the Serin River valley at its center, and the Great Plain to the south. The climate is temperate with regional microclimates.

Bizansta operates as a parliamentary republic. The President is the largely ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government and executes policy with the cabinet. The unicameral National Assembly has 112 members elected by proportional representation for five-year terms. The judiciary is independent and constitutional oversight is provided by a supreme court. The political system allows multiparty competition, coalition governments, and regular elections.

With a diversified mixed economy, Bizansta's principal sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The currency is the Bizan, abbreviated BZ. The capital and administrative center is Valenport; Ardentis is the largest urban area and commercial hub. The population is around 5.2 million, with Bizanese as the official language; minority communities maintain linguistic and cultural traditions.

Education is compulsory through age 16, with a robust public system and a growing technology sector. The country emphasizes civil liberties, freedom of religion, and cultural pluralism. National holidays celebrate historical milestones and regional harvest traditions. Bizansta participates in regional organizations within the fictional continent and fosters international trade relations through its ports and airports.