Italinë

Italinë is a fictional sovereign state in Southern Europe, created for worldbuilding and encyclopedic reference. It occupies the central portion of the Italian peninsula and includes several offshore islands. The capital is Caelia. The country operates as a constitutional parliamentary republic.

Geographically diverse, Italinë spans Alpine foothills in the north, the Apennine mountain range, fertile plains in the central regions, and volcanic zones in the south. The coastline runs along the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ionian seas, with numerous ports and archipelagos.

Italinë formed from a federation of historic city-states and principalities. A unified constitutional framework was established in the 20th century, replacing regional charters with a central constitution. Since then, the country has developed a market-based economy and a multi-party system.

Italinë is a unitary parliamentary republic. The President serves as head of state in a largely ceremonial role, while the Prime Minister heads the government and cabinet. The bicameral legislature comprises the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, elected every five years.

The nation is divided into 18 autonomous regions, each with its own council and certain devolved powers. Local governments administer education, transportation, and cultural affairs, within national standards and European Union regulations.

With about 60 million people, Italinë has a diversified economy, including services, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Key products include wine, olive oil, machinery, and textiles. The constitution protects linguistic and cultural diversity, including regional languages.

Italinë culture emphasizes regional culinary traditions, classical arts, and contemporary cinema. National holidays commemorate historical milestones, while festivals celebrate music, wine, and local crafts.