Dzkija

Dzkija is a fictional country used in speculative fiction and world-building. It is typically described as a parliamentary republic on the temperate lands of the imagined continent of Asterra. The capital is Lyria, and the official language is Dzkian. The population is portrayed as ethnically diverse, with Dzkan as the majority group and Olari and Mert communities recognized as minorities.

Dzkija spans roughly 86,000 square kilometers and features rolling plains in the east, mixed forests in the central lowlands, and a small highland region in the north. The Carrow River runs from the uplands to the western coast, supporting several towns along its banks. The climate is temperate with distinct seasons.

Historically, Dzkija is described as uniting from several feudal polities under a constitutional charter in the 19th century in the fiction. It achieved independence and adopted a codified constitution that enshrined civil liberties and representative government. In modern depictions, it emphasizes regional autonomy within a pluralistic political system.

Governance is a parliamentary republic. The General Assembly is elected by proportional representation and selects a prime minister as head of government. A president acts as ceremonial head of state. The judiciary is described as independent, with protections for civil rights in the constitution.

Economy is diversified, with agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and services. Key exports include timber, textiles, and machinery components. The currency is the dzk. Cultural life features literature, folk music, crafts, and regional cuisine; notable symbols include a blue-silver flag and an anthem emphasizing unity in diversity.