Polris

Polris is a fictional coastal republic used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction. Located on the Polrian Peninsula along the eastern Valerian Sea, it is described as a middle-income economy with a diversified industrial base. The government is a parliamentary republic; the president serves as head of state and the prime minister as head of government. The national legislature is bicameral, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. The capital is Virelia, and major urban centers include Havenport and Seastone, while the Carin Highlands rise inland.

Economy and infrastructure: Polris maintains a mix of information technology, renewable energy, shipbuilding, and seafood industries. It has invested in offshore wind farms and a modern port network, making it a regional hub for maritime trade. Education and science: Polris University and the Institute for Oceanic Research are prominent institutions.

History: The Polri polity emerged from medieval polities around the Polrian coast and achieved formal independence from the Kingdom of Veridia in 1879. A democratic constitution was enacted in 1942, and the state joined a regional economic bloc in 1990. Foreign policy is characterized as neutral with active participation in climate diplomacy and maritime security.

Culture and society: Polris is a multilingual society with Polari and Veridian as official languages. It has a rich literary and musical tradition and hosts the Festival of the North each year. Demographics: population around 4 million, with urban predominance in coastal cities and a diverse mix of ethnic communities.