Iomori

Iomori is a fictional island nation commonly used in speculative fiction and world-building projects. In most depictions it comprises a dispersed archipelago located in a temperate to subtropical sea, with a capital city on the largest island and several semi-autonomous municipalities on peripheral isles.

Geography and setting

The archipelago includes about a dozen major islands and numerous reefs, with volcanic highlands, limestone karst, temperate forests, mangrove coasts, and scattered lagoons. The climate features marine moderated seasons, typically a defined wet period and a drier period.

History

Fictional histories describe early seafaring communities, followed by regional unification led by merchant confederations, and a transition to a constitutional form of government in modern portrayals. The arc of independence or autonomy varies across works, reflecting different authors’ world-building choices.

Governance and society

Iomori is depicted as a parliamentary republic with an elected legislature and a president or prime minister as head of government, alongside an independent judiciary. The society emphasizes maritime trade, education, and disaster preparedness, and it includes a multilingual culture with Iomorian as the primary language and creole influences from neighboring archipelagos.

Economy and infrastructure

Key economic sectors include sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, eco-tourism, and light manufacturing. Energy policy in many portrayals emphasizes renewables, with wind, tidal, and solar installations appearing in the landscape. Infrastructure often centers on ports, ferries, and inter-island transportation networks.

Notable features

Notable landmarks in fiction include the Great Reef, the Stone Gate strait, and the floating markets that travel between islands, reflecting a culture deeply tied to the sea.