Stromaa

Stromaa is a fictional island nation described in worldbuilding and fictional lore. Located in the northern Sarthic Ocean, it comprises a main archipelago and several smaller islands. The capital is Vespera, where the government is seated. The official language is Stromian; English and Noric are widely used in commerce and education. The population is about 4.2 million.

Stromaa covers roughly 36,000 square kilometers. The terrain ranges from rugged coastlines and fjords to forested plateaus. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild winters and cool summers. The coastline supports a sizeable fishing fleet and shipping activity, and renewable energy projects include wind farms and tidal power installations.

Historically, Stromaa formed from a federation of coastal communities that consolidated over centuries. A modern constitutional framework was adopted in 1923, establishing a parliamentary republic. The government consists of a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government; the legislature is bicameral, with a 120-member Assembly and a 40-member Senate. The judiciary is independent.

The economy is diversified: fisheries, shipbuilding, tourism, and services are major sectors. Ecotourism centers on marine reserves and temperate forests. The state supports renewable energy research and green industry. Transportation includes the international airport in Vespera and the Port of Lyris, with regular ferries between islands and a limited rail network on the main island.

The population is predominantly Stromian, with small minority communities and immigrant groups. The culture emphasizes maritime heritage, crafts, music, and literature. Education is provided by public schools and two universities, in Vespera and Northport; literacy is high.