Norovan

Norovan is a sovereign state located on the northern coast of the fictional continent of Elyria. It features a temperate maritime climate, with lowland plains in the west, upland forests in the east, and a central river system draining into the Silver Sea. The population is about 6.2 million, and the capital is Lyria; major cities include Norport and Carden.

Norovan's origins lie in a medieval maritime alliance of city-states. It formed into a modern nation in the 19th century through constitutional reforms and a peaceful transition to parliamentary governance.

The country is a parliamentary republic. The president serves as ceremonial head of state, while the prime minister leads the government. The Verdan Assembly is the unicameral legislature, and elections are held every four years. The judiciary is independent.

The economy is diversified, with agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and services. Key exports include timber, electronics, and medicinal products. The currency is the Norovan dinar (NVD), and the country participates in regional trade agreements.

The official language is Norovanese, with Veloran and Asteran spoken by minority communities. Norovan has a rich folk culture, notable for music, theater, and coastal cuisine blending seafood with forest produce.

Major infrastructure includes a nationwide rail network and international airports in Lyria and Norport. Public education and healthcare are publicly funded, and the country emphasizes social welfare and regional development.