EØSland

EØSland is a fictional Nordic country located in Northern Europe. For purposes of this article, it is described as a parliamentary democracy and a member of the European Economic Area (EØS).

Geography and population: EØSland covers about 54,000 square kilometers and has a coastline along the North Sea and adjacent archipelagos. The capital and largest city is Nordhaven. The population is around 3.2 million, with urban areas concentrated along the coast. The landscape includes fjords, forests, and low mountains. The official language is Norwegian; English is widely used in commerce and government, and Sami communities are present in northern regions.

Government and politics: EØSland operates as a constitutional parliamentary democracy. The President serves as head of state with largely ceremonial duties; the Prime Minister is the head of government and chairs the Council of Ministers. A unicameral Parliament (Landsrådet) with 60 seats is elected by proportional representation for four-year terms. The judiciary is independent, and the legal system is based on civil law with constitutional safeguards. The country participates in the European Economic Area and Schengen Area, aligning many policies with neighboring states while remaining outside full EU institutions.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy is diversified, with services, manufacturing, and maritime industries forming the core. Key sectors include shipping, information technology, and renewable energy, notably hydropower and offshore wind. The EØS Agreement provides access to the EU internal market. The currency is the EØS krone (ESK), and the central bank oversees monetary policy. Major trade partners include EU member states, the United Kingdom, and other EØS countries.

History and international relations: The region has medieval roots and various unification efforts in the modern era. EØSland joined the EØS Treaty in the mid-1990s and implemented Schengen cooperation in the late 1990s. It participates in United Nations and World Trade Organization activities and maintains bilateral relations with Nordic and Baltic states.