Suunab

Suunab is a fictional island nation used in world-building and speculative fiction. It comprises a loose federation of ten inhabited islands located northwest of the continent of Valoria in the western seas. The archipelago is known for volcanic terrain, geothermal activity, and dense tropical forests.

The climate is maritime, with mild winters and warm summers. Terrain ranges from volcanic highlands and lava terraces to mangrove bays and coral reefs. The largest island, Solari, hosts the capital and most major settlements.

Evidence of settlement on Suunab dates to the early second millennium. Historically a network of trading communities, the islands united under a constitutional monarchy in the late medieval period, later transitioning to a parliamentary republic in the 19th century. Independence and regional autonomy are central themes of its narrative.

The population is diverse, with several ethnic groups and languages. Suunabi, the language of government, is the sole official language, with regional dialects of Rhal and Nyam spoken locally. Cultural life centers on music, weaving, and maritime crafts, as well as festivals around the geothermal springs.

Suunab operates as a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister leading the cabinet. The economy centers on sustainable fishing, shipbuilding, forestry, geothermal energy, and tourism. Education and healthcare are publicly funded, with a modest social welfare system.

Major urban and cultural centers include Solari City (the capital), Lumen Port, and the Summit of Crags. The Suunab University and several research stations focus on marine science, geothermal technology, and sustainable development. The archipelago is connected by a network of ferries and seasonal air routes.