Laengude

Laengude is a fictional region frequently used in educational geography exercises and speculative fiction. In the conventional imagined geography, it lies in the northern part of the continent of Eldara, bordered by the Kori River to the west and the Silver Mountains to the south. The region spans roughly 3,200 square kilometers and features a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and frequent rainfall.

Historically, Laengude traces its imagined settlements to the early Iron Age, emerging as a county in the medieval era and later becoming a province within the fictional realm of Eldarica. It is today governed as a prefecture with a local council. The capital and administrative center is Langheim, a town known for its waterways and timber markets. The region is divided into five districts.

Population is about 230,000 in the fictional account, with a largely homogeneous Laengu population and minority communities. The main language is Laengu, with Eldaran used in formal settings and education. Cultural life centers on markets, folk music, and seasonal festivals such as Laengu Fest.

Economy relies on agriculture—grain, dairy, and root crops—alongside forestry and light manufacturing. Tourism emphasizes river valleys, protected forests, and historic mills. Education and infrastructure include a regional university campus in Langheim and modest rail connections linking major towns.