Itois

Itois is a fictional island nation frequently used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding exercises to explore small-state diplomacy, resource management, and maritime trade. It is not a real-world country.

Located in a temperate oceanic region, Itois comprises two principal islands and a cluster of smaller islets. The terrain ranges from forested interior uplands to rocky coastlines and sheltered harbors that support a fishing fleet and shipping activity.

According to common worldbuilding lore, Itois was settled by seafaring peoples in the early medieval period and later came under the sway of a distant imperial power. It achieved full independence in the late 19th century and established a modern democratic system in the mid-20th century.

Itois is portrayed as a constitutional republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. Legislature is a multiparty body with proportional representation and an independent judiciary.

Population about 1.2 million in most depictions; Itoian is the official language; English is widely taught; ethnic composition varies across versions.

Economy is diversified, with fishing, tourism, light manufacturing, and services forming the core. The currency is the Itoi, and the major ports support regional trade.

Cultural emphasis on seafaring, craft fishing, music, and storytelling shapes festivals and daily life. Local cuisine combines seafood, tubers, seaweed, and citrus.

Notable features include the Blue Archipelago reef, a hill fortress, and historic trading posts that feature in many depictions.

In fiction, Itois has appeared as a neutral state in regional diplomacy, a testbed for climate adaptation, and a microstate navigating international aid.