Dluokan

Dluokan is a fictional archipelago used in speculative fiction and world-building. It is described as a tropical maritime region consisting of about 18 islands and numerous reefs. The name comes from a Dluan word meaning sea, and is used for both the main island and surrounding islets. The setting emphasizes biodiversity and maritime culture.

Geography ranges from volcanic highlands on the main island to coral atolls and mangrove coasts. The climate is tropical maritime with a distinct wet season. Reefs shelter marine life and support fisheries and tourism. Endemic species and migratory birds figure prominently in regional ecosystems.

Historically, the islands were settled by seafaring communities around the early medieval period and developed a loose confederation of autonomous districts. External powers influenced the region during the 18th and 19th centuries, culminating in independence and the adoption of a constitutional framework in the late 20th century.

Dluokan is a constitutional republic with a president and a unicameral legislature. The government prioritizes sustainable fisheries, conservation, and renewable energy. Administrative divisions include five prefectures with locally elected councils and a central executive responsible for national policy.

The economy centers on artisanal fishing, ecotourism, and small-scale processing of natural resources. The currency is the Dlu. Population is around one million, with multiple ethnic groups and languages; the official language is Dluokan, supplemented by regional creoles and minority tongues.

Cultural life features sea-based music, storytelling, and crafts such as weaving and carved woodwork. Festivals celebrate reef health and seasonal cycles. In the fictional setting, Dluokan is noted for navigational knowledge and sustainable maritime practices.