vektere

Vektere, officially the Republic of Vektere, is a sovereign state in the northern temperate zone. It features coastlines, forests, and hills, with Ardentia as its capital and largest city. The country has about 1.2 million residents and covers 28,000 square kilometers, operating as a parliamentary republic with a modern welfare system.

Vektere borders three nations to the east and south, and has a western coast on the Lumen Sea. The terrain ranges from lowlands to the Cindar Mountains, with a maritime climate along the coast and cooler inland.

Vektere's roots lie in 11th-century duchies. It modernized in the 20th century, adopting a written constitution in 1952 and joining regional economic structures in the 1990s.

The president is head of state, while the prime minister leads government. Parliament is unicameral, with about 120 deputies elected every four years. The state upholds rule of law, civil rights, and local autonomy.

The economy is diversified, with services, manufacturing, and information technology as major sectors. The vek (VEK) is the currency. Key exports include machinery, electronics, agricultural products, and software services, supported by a strong educational system.

Ethnic Vekteri form the majority; minorities include Linari and Khoran. Official languages are Vekterian and Linaran. The population is highly urbanized, with a literacy rate around 99 percent.

Public institutions fund libraries, museums, and cultural festivals. National holidays reflect the country's history and diverse heritage, with emphasis on arts, science, and inclusive civic life.

Notable figures include writer Mara Solen and engineer Jorun Vek.