Norvia

Norvia is a fictional sovereign state commonly used in contemporary speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing. It is located in Northern Europe and comprises a mainland peninsula and several offshore islands. The climate is temperate maritime, with cool summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall.

The mainland features low-lying plains, boreal forests, and a jagged coastline with fjords and inlets. Interior hills and river valleys support mixed agriculture. The economy relies on small to mid-sized industries, particularly fisheries, aquaculture, and renewable energy development, plus a growing services sector.

Norvia traces its cultural roots to medieval coastal communities and developed into a unified state in the early modern period. A modern constitutional framework was established in the late 19th century. The country adopted a policy of neutrality in many regional conflicts, shaping its identity as a welfare-oriented society.

Politically, Norvia operates as a parliamentary republic with a bicameral legislature and an independently elected president as head of state. The prime minister serves as head of government. The judiciary is independent, and civil liberties are protected by a charter of rights.

Administratively, Norvia is divided into six counties and twenty municipalities. The population is around 4.2 million, predominantly of Norvian ethnicity. The official language is Norvian, with English widely spoken as a second language.

Culturally, Norvia emphasizes regional folk traditions, music, design, and environmental stewardship. The country maintains strong social welfare programs, public education, and a network of nature reserves and universities.