Lirania

Lirania is a sovereign state on the eastern coast of the continent of Elaria. It covers about 240,000 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 5.2 million. The capital is Valora, while the largest urban area is Liric. The official language is Lirian, with Arcadian widely spoken as a secondary language.

Governance is a constitutional republic. The president serves as head of state, and a prime minister leads the government. The legislature is a unicameral Chamber of Deputies with 120 seats, elected by proportional representation. The country maintains a multi-party system and an independent judiciary.

Geographically, Lirania features a coastal plain along the Solara Sea, rising to the Serin Highlands in the interior. It has a temperate climate along the coast and a cooler interior. The economy is diversified, with services forming the largest sector, followed by industry and agriculture. Key exports include wine, timber, and electronics components. The country has developed ports, airports, and a moderate rail network.

Demographically, the population is ethnically diverse, with a majority Lirian community and significant Arcadian and other minorities. Religion is varied, with secularism common in urban areas. Education is a public policy focus, and literacy rates are high. Lirania is known for its cultural institutions, including music, literature, and culinary traditions centered on seafood and wine.

Historically, Lirania traces urban settlements to the Bronze Age and was unified in the 15th century under a central monarchy. It entered a federation in the 19th century and achieved republican governance after independence in the early 20th century. In recent decades, it has maintained regional ties and participates in multilateral economic forums.