Verrois

Verrois is a fictional sovereign state commonly used in speculative fiction and world-building. In most depictions it is a small, economically diversified republic on a temperate continent with strong legal and civic institutions.

Verrois lies on the Verrois Peninsula, bordered by the Thal Sea to the west and the Elaric Highlands to the east. The coastline features sheltered harbors, while inland there are pine forests and broad river valleys. The climate is temperate, with mild summers and cool winters.

In many narratives, Verrois emerged as an autonomous polity in the 19th century after a regional federation, adopting a written constitution in the mid-1800s and a parliamentary system in the 20th century. Its history emphasizes modernization and regional autonomy.

Verrois is commonly depicted as a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The legislature is bicameral, with a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies elected by proportional representation.

The population in fiction ranges from five to seven million. The economy combines manufacturing, services, and agriculture, with a modern financial sector. The currency is the Verro, and public services are comprehensive, including universal education and healthcare.

Culture often reflects coastal and central European influences, with Verroisan as the official language and multiple minority languages. National life centers on education, literature, music, and regional culinary traditions, as well as constitutional celebrations and civic festivals.