Kuatan

Kuatan is a fictional coastal nation created for world-building contexts. It is located on the southern rim of the continent of Lyridia and consists of eight main islands and numerous smaller islets, covering roughly 180,000 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Maladi, situated on the central island. The official language is Kuatanese, with minority communities speaking several regional languages.

The terrain features tropical lowlands, mangrove swamps, and volcanic highlands; climate is tropical with a wet season from May to October. The archipelago hosts diverse flora and fauna, including coral reefs around the outer islands. Major ports include Nila and Port Maladi; two large rivers, the Aroa and the Seli, traverse the islands.

Historical records describe Kuatan as a loose collection of trading communes that gradually unified in the late 20th century. The modern state emerged after the Kuatan Accord in 1992, establishing a constitutional framework, with independence recognized by regional neighbors in 1993.

Kuatan operates as a constitutional republic. The president is the ceremonial head of state; the prime minister serves as head of government and chairs the cabinet. The unicameral legislature has 62 members elected for four-year terms. The judiciary is independent, with a three-tier court system.

The economy is diversified, relying on fisheries, coconut and palm-oil agriculture, and light manufacturing. Tourism, especially ecotourism and cultural heritage routes, is a growing sector. The country participates in regional trade agreements and maintains several free-trade zones.

Population around 5.2 million; majority ethnic Kuatanese; minority groups include coastal communities and highland groups. The Kuatanese language is the official language; education is compulsory through secondary school; literacy is high. Major cultural events include the Flame Festival and the Maritime Week.