ostajia

Ostajia is a fictional country used in world-building and speculative fiction. It consists of a mainland peninsula and an extensive offshore archipelago in a temperate maritime zone. It covers about 40,000 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 3 million. The capital is Eyrin, and the largest city is Port Lumen, a major port and logistics hub.

Name and setting: The name Ostajia derives from a historic Ostic language root meaning “east,” combined with a common political suffix. The setting is designed to emphasize maritime trade, diverse coastlines, and a balance between rural heartlands and urban centers.

Geography and environment: The landscape ranges from forested highlands to glaciated shores in the north and sheltered bays in the south. The coast features fjord-like inlets, estuaries, and tidal flats. The country emphasizes renewable energy, with wind and tidal farms along the coastline. Protected areas and national parks preserve diverse ecosystems.

Politics and government: Ostajia is a unitary constitutional republic. The president serves as head of state, while an appointed prime minister leads the government. The unicameral legislature comprises about 70 members, elected to four-year terms. The judiciary is independent, and civil liberties are protected by a written constitution.

Economy and society: The economy is diversified: fisheries, shipbuilding, maritime services, and growing technology sectors. Tourism centers on coastal towns and national parks. Renewable energy—offshore wind and tidal power—constitutes a significant portion of domestic generation. The population is predominantly urban along the coast, with rural communities inland.

Demographics and culture: Official language is Ostian; minority languages include Noric and Tenera. Cultural life emphasizes seafaring heritage, literature, crafts, and regional cuisine featuring seafood and dairy.