Valdorian

Valdorian is a fictional sovereign state featured in contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction. It lies in a temperate coastal region with the Serene Ocean to the west and the Drakmoor Highlands inland. The capital is Valoria; major urban centers include Glenthar and Mareport.

Valdorian derives its name from the ancient Valdor tribes described in early annals; "Valdor" denoted a region and its rulers. The people are known as Valdorians. The realm features plains along the western coast, forested hills inland, and river valleys.

Modern Valdorian statehood arose through the unification of regional principalities in the early modern period. A constitutional charter of 1845 established a parliamentary framework with civil rights, followed by subsequent reforms expanding regional autonomy and social welfare throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Valdorian is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of six provinces. The president serves as ceremonial head of state, while the prime minister leads the government. The legislature comprises a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies; the judiciary operates independently with constitutional review.

The economy is diversified, with services, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Key exports include wine, machinery, and software services. The population is about 7.5 million. The official language is Valdorian; Rinari and regional dialects are also spoken. Religion is plural; secularism is prevalent.

Valdorian culture emphasizes education, literature, and music, with national festivals and regional traditions. Notable landmarks include the Tide Gate and the Silver Library. Transportation relies on rail, seaports, and a network of highways; energy combines hydro and solar sources.