Utteria

Utteria is a fictional sovereign state in the temperate zone of a continental coastline. It features a varied landscape with coastal plains in the west, rolling hills and forests inland, and the Serpentine Highlands in the east. The climate is generally mild with seasonal variation.

Utteria operates as a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system. The President serves as head of state, and the Prime Minister is head of government. The bicameral legislature consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The constitution guarantees civil liberties, judicial independence, and regional autonomy for its administrative divisions.

The economy of Utteria is diversified, including services, manufacturing, and sustainable agriculture. Key sectors include information technology, tourism, renewable energy, and tradable goods. The currency is the Ut, and a central bank maintains price stability. The country has a modern transportation network with rail, highways, and international airports, supporting both domestic commerce and foreign trade.

Demographically, Utteria has about 11 million residents, with a mix of urban and rural communities. The official language is Utteran, with several minority languages recognized in regional administrations. The culture is cosmopolitan, with traditions in music, literature, and regional festivals. Education is compulsory through secondary school, and universities engage in research across the sciences and humanities.

Historically, Utteria emerged as a unified state in the mid-19th century following regional unions and reform movements. It maintains notable cultural sites, national parks, and coastal cities known for universities, ports, and scientific institutions.