Tíre

Tíre is a fictional sovereign state used in comparative politics and world-building exercises. It is described as an archipelagic nation located in the northern Aurelian Sea. Although not a real country, Tíre is presented with a defined geography, history, and institutions to illustrate governance and development.

The geography of Tíre comprises a main island, Liria, and several smaller islets, totaling about 12,000 square kilometers. The climate is temperate maritime, with rugged coastlines, pine forests, and wetlands; agriculture is diversified and fisheries play a key role in the economy.

According to the fictional timeline, Tíre formed through tribal unification in the 14th century and achieved modern independence in 1832. It joined a regional federation in the mid-20th century and reformed its political system in 1998 to establish a constitutional democracy.

Tíre is a parliamentary republic. A president acts as head of state, while a prime minister presides over a unicameral parliament of 78 seats. Elections occur every four years under proportional representation, and civil liberties are protected by an independent judiciary.

The economy centers on fishing, coastal trade, tourism, and light manufacturing. The population is about 1.6 million, with official languages of Tírian and Finnari and a minority of English speakers. Literacy is high and urbanization is progressing.

Tírien culture emphasizes music, storytelling, and seafood cuisine; national parks conserve coastal biodiversity. Public education and healthcare are universally accessible, and the country maintains active regional cooperation through a network of maritime states.