Hzland

Hzland is a fictional microstate created for a collaborative world-building project and used across multiple media in the Hz universe. It is depicted as an island nation and archipelago in the western seas of the imaginary continent of Lyria. The name derives from the hertz unit of frequency, reflecting the culture’s strong emphasis on sound, music, and acoustic technology. Hzland is portrayed as technologically advanced and civically engaged.

Geography and government: Hzland comprises eight inhabited islands and several islets set in a temperate oceanic climate. The capital, Solis, is on the largest island. The government operates as a parliamentary democracy under a written constitution adopted in 2001, with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The unicameral legislature passes laws, while the judiciary remains independent. The population is about 1.3 million, and Hzian is the official language alongside English.

Economy and infrastructure: Hzland has a diversified economy centered on services, digital media, acoustics research, and shipbuilding. The currency is the HzL. Energy is produced mainly from wind and tidal power, with a grid that links the islands. Transport relies on ferries, bridges, and a light rail network. The country is noted for high-speed connectivity and data centers supporting regional firms.

Culture and institutions: Hzland emphasizes sound-oriented arts and participatory culture. Annual events include the Frequency Festival and the Resonance Biennale. Higher education stresses engineering, linguistics, and music; the Hz Institute of Sound and Light operates as a research university and public broadcaster. Notable landmarks include the Sound Canal, the Lighthouse of Resonance, and Echo Park, which host festivals and civic gatherings.