Oléi

Oléi is a fictional island nation used in world-building, ethnographic studies, and speculative fiction to illustrate issues in geography, governance, and language. It is described as an archipelago in a temperate maritime zone, with four main islands and several smaller islets totaling about 520 square kilometers. The capital is Néra, situated on the largest island, and the coastline features a mix of rocky headlands and sheltered harbors.

The population is described as about 120,000 people, with communities concentrated in coastal towns and river valleys. Oléan is the official language, with bilingual use of a minority language in some regions. The society is depicted as multilingual in daily life, with language playing a central role in education and public life.

Oléi is depicted as a constitutional republic. The government has a president and a prime minister, operating under a written constitution established in the mid-20th century. The national parliament is unicameral, and the judiciary is portrayed as independent from the executive branch. Regular elections and a tradition of civil society participation are emphasized in the fictional account.

In its fictional history, Oléi was settled in ancient times, experienced periods of external contact, and achieved peaceful independence during the 20th century. Its economy relies on fishing and aquaculture, coastal and eco-tourism, and some light manufacturing. Cultural life emphasizes maritime tradition, crafts, and storytelling, supported by education and national programs that preserve Oléan crafts and music.