Regiónoch

Regiónoch is a fictional autonomous region conceived for worldbuilding and geopolitical analysis. It is situated in the northern portion of the continent of Valdia, bordered by the North Range mountains to the west and the Blue Gulf to the east, with river valleys threading through its interior.

The name Regiónoch blends the regional term región with the fictive suffix och, symbolizing homeland. It shares borders with the Confederation of Coedalia to the south and the Tamaran Republic to the north and covers roughly 34,000 square kilometers.

Governance is modeled as a devolved regional authority within a federal framework. Regiónoch has a Regional Council elected for four-year terms and an appointed governor who oversees executive functions. The region controls education, health, transport, cultural heritage, and urban planning, while defense and foreign affairs remain under the central government.

Demographics and economy: The population is about 1.5 million, with urban centers in the capital Novo Región and several midsize cities. Ethnically diverse, the region recognizes three main linguistic communities: Regiónoch, Spanish, and indigenous dialects. The economy combines agriculture (olives and cereals), manufacturing (textiles and machinery), services, and a growing renewable-energy sector.

Culture and infrastructure: Regiónoch hosts traditional harvest festivals, a contemporary arts biennial, and regional museums that preserve its heritage. Notable landmarks include the cliff towns along the northern coast and the Ardent Hills National Park. Transport links include a regional highway network, a commuter rail system, Novo Región International Airport, and a university dedicated to regional studies.