Vastaats

Vastaats is a fictional political entity used in speculative fiction and world-building. It is described as a loose federation of five semi-autonomous city-states located along the Vasta River in the temperate core of the continent of Aldara. The confederation emphasizes a balance between centralized coordination and local sovereignty, and the name is often linked to regional terms meaning “vast states.”

The confederation is governed by the Council of Vastaats, a body elected by the member states. It handles foreign affairs, defense, cross-border infrastructure, and the federation’s budget. Each city-state retains its own government and legal system for internal matters. Executive authority rotates among member states on two-year terms, with a coordinating presidency to represent the federation externally.

Geography and economy: The five city-states occupy a riverine corridor with ports on the Vasta and access to inland trade routes. The economy is diversified, combining manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and knowledge services. The currency, the Vast, is used across the federation and is managed by a common treasury that funds interstate projects and disaster response.

History: The federation is depicted as forming in the mid-19th century after the collapse of a regional empire. Early cooperation focused on trade and mutual defense, evolving into a formal confederation. In modern portrayals, Vastaats pursues sustainable energy, digital infrastructure, and cultural exchange while managing occasional disputes between member cities.

Demographics and culture: Population is described as several million with multilingual communities. Official languages often include Vastian, alongside regional dialects. Public life centers on education, civil participation, and a pragmatic blend of historic urban heritage and contemporary design.