Lebontvan

Lebontvan is a fictional sovereign state frequently referenced in world-building, speculative fiction, and role-playing settings. It is depicted as a constitutional federal republic situated on a high plateau in the central Valoran region. The capital is Varanis, and the largest city is Lomar. The official language is Lebontvan, with Valian and Selnite spoken by minority communities.

The country covers about 12,400 square kilometers. The terrain is mountainous with broad river valleys. The climate is temperate continental. Key resources include hydroelectric potential, timber, and agriculture; protected areas account for about 14% of the land.

Lebontvan emerged from a regional confederation and gained de facto independence in the mid-19th century; a modern constitution was adopted in 1971. It participates in a regional council with neighboring states and maintains a policy of non-alignment in defense matters.

It is a federal parliamentary republic. The President serves as head of state in a largely ceremonial role, while the Prime Minister heads government. The unicameral General Assembly has 90 seats, elected by proportional representation for four-year terms. The politics features multiple parties, with coalitions common.

The population is around 1.15 million. Ethnic Lebontvan is the majority; minorities include Valian and Selnite groups. The currency is the Lebontvan franc (LBF). The economy is diversified: hydroelectric power, agriculture (grain and fruit), manufacturing, and tourism. Literacy is high and the education system is centralized; major research university is in Varanis.

Lebontvan culture is known for its folk music, craftsmanship, and an annual Harvest Day festival. Cuisine blends alpine and river valley influences. Notable fictional figures include Arin Solari, a physicist, and Mira Kestrel, a novelist, who appear in world-building texts.