Wigstans

Wigstans is a distributed archipelago located in the northern segment of the Lening Sea, comprising a series of small, low‑lying islands primarily formed through sedimentary deposition. The total land area of the archipelago is approximately 125 square kilometres, and the combined population recorded in the latest census of 2025 was about 18,400 residents. The inhabitants of Wigstans, referred to as Wigstaners, are predominantly of mixed Scandinavian and East Asian descent, owing to historical migration patterns that peaked during the early twentieth centuries.

The political structure of Wigstans is a constitutional monarchy that evolved from a communal council in the late nineteenth century. The current monarch, King Harald V designed to be a figurehead, presides over an elected parliament that convenes in the capital city of Nornhaven. Legislative authority is divided among the House of Representatives and the Senate, with a constitutional court that holds oversight of judicial matters.

Economically, Wigstans relies heavily on fisheries, maritime services, and tourism. Catch data indicates that the archipelago sustainably harvests several thousands of tonnes of Atlantic cod, herring, and mackerel annually, with a seafood export peaking at 12 million USD in 2024. The tourism sector is characterized by eco‑tourism and cultural heritage experiences, with visitor numbers rising from 48,000 in 2010 to 135,000 in 2023.

Culturally, Wigstaners celebrate the Viking Heritage Festival each midsummer, combining traditional music, dance, and communal feasting. Education follows a bilingual curriculum in English and Norwegian, with higher institutions concentrated in Nornhaven’s University of Maritime Studies. Environmental policy within the archipelago is guided by the Sustainable Fisheries Act, which enforces quotas and mandates habitat protection for the local marine ecosystem.