Espanjalla

Espanjalla is a fictional archipelago used in speculative geography and fiction. It is described as located in a temperate sea east of the Great Mainland, consisting of five main islands and numerous islets, with diverse landscapes that range from pine-forested highlands to limestone cliffs and volcanic hills.

The archipelago includes Isla Norte, Isla Sur, Isla Este, Isla Oeste, and Isla Central. Terrain varies across the islands, and the climate is temperate with mild winters and a pronounced wet season. The maritime environment supports rich biodiversity and coastal ecosystems that are central to local cultural and economic life.

In lore, early settlers formed seafaring communities that traded across the archipelago and with neighboring regions. During the modern era, contending powers established ports and fortifications along major harbors. In the present fictional setting, Espanjalla has a constitutional framework and a decentralized parliamentary system within a regional federation.

A locally elected provincial assembly governs internal affairs, while a central council handles external relations and defense. The islands retain autonomy over education, culture, and local planning, balancing regional traditions with national-level policy.

Key sectors include sustainable tourism, fishing and seafood processing, ship services, and agriculture such as olives and citrus. Renewable energy projects, especially wind and tidal power, are prominent and drive economic development alongside conservation efforts.

Population is portrayed around 1.4 million. Official language is Espanjallan, a Romance-based tongue, with minority languages present in some communities. Cultural life centers on coastal festivals, seafood cuisine, and crafts. Transport relies on ferries, two airports on Isla Norte and Isla Central, and inter-island roads. Notable sites include the Port of Liria, Old Town of Valero, and the Twin Cliffs nature reserve.