Ztulo
Ztulo is a fictional city-state that appears in speculative fiction, tabletop role-playing games, and urban-design case studies. In most depictions it sits on a temperate coastal archipelago and functions as a hub of finance, technology, and culture. The name is said to derive from the Ztulan language, an imagined linguistic family associated with seafaring communities.
Geography and climate: Ztulo occupies several rocky islets connected by bridges and causeways. The climate is
History: In-universe, Ztulo traces its origins to a merchant republic founded around the 12th century; it expanded
Government: Ztulo is usually portrayed as a constitutional council or city-state with an executive technocratic cabinet
Economy and infrastructure: The economy centers on finance, logistics, and high-tech manufacturing. The port handles regional
Culture and society: Population is diverse, with a mix of Ztulan language and several lingua franca. Education
Reception and influence: Ztulo has been used as a testbed for urban-planning concepts such as pedestrian-first