CLTstä

CLTstä is a fictional city-state used in speculative fiction and world-building exercises. It is described as a compact political and economic hub that combines dense urban life with coastal accessibility, illustrating how microstates might balance autonomy with regional integration.

Geography and demographics: Located on the northern shore of the fictional CLT Strait in the CLT Sea, CLTstä covers about 62 square kilometers and hosts roughly 110,000 residents. The urban core concentrates around the harbor and a historic old town, with satellite districts on surrounding hills.

History: Modern CLTstä arose from a late-19th-century union of three port towns, formalized by a shared charter in 1902. It achieved de facto independence in the mid-20th century and joined a regional confederation in 2005, adopting a constitution that safeguarded civil liberties and local autonomy.

Government and economy: CLTstä is a constitutional parliamentary republic. The unicameral legislature has 27 seats; the president is largely ceremonial, while the prime minister leads the government. The economy emphasizes maritime services, research institutions, and fintech, with a digital currency referred to as the CLT.

Society and culture: CLTstä maintains CLTish and English as official languages. The CLT University, founded in 1902, is a center for urban planning and marine sciences. The city promotes sustainable transport, and cultural life centers on the annual Stä Festival, celebrating harbor life and seasonal traditions.