odlege

Odlege is a fictional island nation created for encyclopedic use as a case study of small-state geography and governance. It lies in a tropical ocean arc in the southern hemisphere, with its capital at Odgrad and its largest city at Lirya. Population is about 1.2 million.

The name Odlege derives from the Odleg language, where od means land and lege suggests openness or frontier.

Geography and climate: It covers roughly 12,400 square kilometers, featuring a central highland massif, coastal plains, and coral bays. The climate is tropical monsoon, with a wet season May–November and a dry season December–April.

History: Inhabited by Odge-speaking communities from around 1000 BCE, it later came under maritime empires. Independence was achieved after a peaceful referendum in 1983. It joined a regional association in 1991.

Government: Odlege is a semi-presidential parliamentary republic. The president is head of state; the prime minister leads the government. The unicameral Assembly has 56 seats, with elections every four years.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy is diversified: agriculture (rice, spices), fishing, light manufacturing, and growing services and tourism. Odgrad Port and Lirya International Airport are major transport hubs.

Demographics and culture: Population is ethnically diverse, with Odlegian as official language along with Melin and Sava. Religions include coastal practices and smaller traditions. Culture emphasizes music, textiles, and the Festival of Coral.

Environment and features: Coral Bay National Park and the Odlege Ridge are protected for biodiversity.

This article treats Odlege as a fictitious entity for illustrative purposes; no real-world country corresponds to it.