Veroja

Veroja is a fictional island nation created for world-building. It is an archipelago in the southern Veroan Sea, with rugged main islands and a central volcanic massif. The tropical, humid climate features a distinct dry season and rich coastal ecosystems.

Historically, Veroja is imagined as settled by seafaring communities in the first millennium CE, later uniting under a constitutional framework in the early 20th century. Independence follows a peaceful decolonization and subsequent reforms. The country joined regional economic accords in the late 1990s.

Veroja operates as a unitary parliamentary republic. The president is largely ceremonial, while the prime minister leads government. The legislature is bicameral, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The population is about 2.3 million, predominantly Verojan, with coastal traders and expatriate communities. Official language is Verojan; English is widely used in business and education.

The economy combines tourism, fisheries, agriculture and light manufacturing, with growing investments in renewable energy and eco-tourism. Major exports include fish, tropical fruits and handicrafts. The transport network links the islands by ferries, domestic flights and a short central rail line.

Veroja's culture emphasizes communal festivals, traditional music, and cuisine featuring coconut, lime and peppers. Protected areas cover significant forests and marine reserves to preserve biodiversity. The capital is Solara, noted for a waterfront promenade and hilltop government district.