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This is a list of fictional countries from published works of fiction (books, films, television series, games, etc.). Fictional works describe all the countries in the following list as located somewhere on the surface of the Earth as we know it – as opposed to underground, inside the planet, on another world, or during a different "age" of the planet with a different physical geography.

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Abou-Yamen The Under-Gifted (1980) A country in the Middle East. Its name is inspired by Abu Dhabi (city in the UAE) and Yemen.[1]
Absurdistan Politische Studien (1971)[2] An imaginary land in which absurdity is the norm, especially in its public authorities and government.[3]
Absurdistan, Republic of Absurdistan by Gary Shteyngart (2006)[4] A country located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, which gained its independence following the fall of the Soviet Union. The country has rich oil reserves, and its population consists of two ethnic groups: Sevo and Svanϊ. Two groups are deeply divided over the proper direction in which the "footrest" of the Orthodox cross is to be tilted, which eventually leads to an outbreak of the civil war in the country.[4][5]
Abuddin Tyrant (2014) Middle Eastern parliamentary republic under totalitarian dictatorship of the Al-Fayeed family, with its population struggling to free itself from their rule.[6]
Aburĩria, Free Republic of Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (2006) African country ruled by a totalitarian dictator known only as the "Ruler".[7]
Achu, Kingdom of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, first appearance S01, E22 (March 13, 2016)[8] A monarchic country located in a tropical climate. Home of Prince Ali.
Acquasorgiva Acquasorgiva by Mura [it] (1939) A city built around a spring on top of a mountain near the sea in the Central African colony of Fascist Italy.[9]
Adal, United Republic of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) A country in the Caucasus region, bordering Russia to the north, and Urzikstan to the east, south, and southwest. It is connected to the Black Sea via its southernmost point, which is its capital city, Al Mazrah. The population primarily speaks Arabic.[10]
Adjikistan SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2 (2006) Central Asian country, located between Afghanistan and Pakistan and devastated by a civil war. It is a post-Soviet state.[11]
Aerugo Fullmetal Alchemist (2001) A principality with an economy focused on exports of its agricultural products and trade. It has been at war with its northern neighbour, Amestris, since 1835.[12]
Africa, United States of Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) A 23rd-century country in Africa.[13] One of its member states was Kenya.[14] In the novels, which are not considered part of the main canon, Senegal and South Africa were also listed as the members.[15][16]
African Caliphates Star Trek: Khan, issue 3 by Mike Johnson (2013) A polity which consisted of Africa. It was formed from United Africa, country ruled by dictator Ama Owusu, sometime between 1992 and 1996. During that period, it was also invaded by the neighbouring Pax Europe, which has conquered its Northern African territory, including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco. The African Caliphates were defeated and conquered by the resistance movements in 1996. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
African Confederation Star Trek: The Next Generation, first appearance S05E18 "Cause and Effect" (March 23, 1992) A 24th-century political entity in Africa. Somalia was one of its members.[19][20]
African Federation Star Trek: Control by David Alan Mack (2017) A political entity with territory in Africa. It was mentioned in the 2017 Star Trek novel Control, which is not considered part of the main canon.[21]
African Union Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015) A country with territory consisting of Africa, Europe (excluding Russia), Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It additionally had colonies on Mars before their declaration of independence. The country was founded following the end of the Calamity War, an interplanetary conflict which had heavily devastated Earth.[22]
Agrabah Aladdin (1992) A sultanate city-state located in the Middle East, near the Jordan River. Its culture is based on the cultures of Arabia and India. The country is home of Princess Jasmine.[23]
Al-Alemand The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson (2002) A Muslim state consisting of the former Germany and the Low Countries.[24]
Al Qolnidar What We Do in the Shadows, first appearance S01E08 "Citizenship" (May 15, 2019) A 13th-century Kingdom located within the boundaries of modern southern Iran, once ruled by Nandor the Relentless. The country was dissolved in 1401. Its inhabitants spoke Al Qolnidarese.[25][26][27]
Alanbrooke Barbie in Rock 'N Royals (2015) A monarchical country inspired by Ireland.[28]
Albigion, Kingdom of The Secret History Of Queen Zarah And The Zarazians by Mrs. Manley (1705) A kingdom in the British Isles, with Queen Albania at its throne. The country is a satirical parody of the Kingdom of England, and its ruler, Queen Anne.[29]
Aldorria Scorpion South American nation engaged in a long-term border war in the episode "Plight at the Museum".[30]
Aldovia, Kingdom of A Christmas Prince (2017) A constitutional monarchy located in the Southeast Europe.[31][32]
Alfaine, Kingdom of Prince Hermann Regent by Jules Lemaître (1893) An absolute monarchy in Europe, ruled by King Christian XVI, and his son, regent Prince Hermann. Country was based on the German Empire.[33]
Allebahst, Kingdom of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (2009) A kingdom in Europe, that was formed in the 2010s in the break up of the Duchy of Cohdopia, into the Kingdom of Allebahst, and the Republic of Babahl. The Cohdopian royal family continued to rule in Allebahst. Both countries were reunified into Cohdopia in 2019. Allebahst was especially known for having the strictest immigration policy in the world.[34]
Almaigne The Alteration by Kingsley Amis (1976) A monarchy with Emperor at the throne, located in Central Europe, which united German speaking states. It is based on German Empire, though its borders do not match those of real Germany.[35]
Alpenstein San Sombrèro by Tom Gleisner, Santo Cilauro, and Rob Sitch (2006) A European principality located in the Alps. It was a former ally of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.[36]
Alpine Emirates The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson (2002) Muslim states in the Bavarian Alps.[24]
Alsander, Kingdom of King of Alsander by James Elroy Flecker (1914) Small, sleepy kingdom in Southern Europe[37]
Altis and Stratis, Republic of Arma 3 (2013) An island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, to the southeast of Malta, and near Italy. It consists of two main islands, which are Altis, and smaller Stratis. The official languages of the country are English and Altian (which is derived from Greek), with the later mostly spoken only by the older generation. The population is majority Christian. Its capital is located in Pyrgos. The country used to be a colony of the British Empire, becoming an independent presidential republic before the beginning of the 21st century. In 2026, the country experienced a coup d'état organized by the army, which launched it into a brutal civil war, eventually, leading to them ruling the county as a military junta. In 2035, the country was invaded by NATO, which restored the parliamentary republic. The state was inspired by the islands of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios in Greece.[38]
Alvonia, Kingdom of My Pal, the King (1932) A small European kingdom ruled by the ten-year-old King Charles V.[39]
Ambrosia, Kingdom of Royal Hearts (2018) Ambrosia was a European kingdom, that was divided centuries ago by its lans king into two countries, Angosia, and Meravia, each given to one of his two twin sons. Both countries would be united again, if one of them would not have a male heir on the throne.[40]
Amehon Hurricane Polymar (1974);[41] Gatchaman II S02E05 "The Big Attack of the Mysterious Cavemen" (October 29, 1978)[42] A country with its capital in Washinkyo (based on Tokyo and Washington, DC), which was attacked by the Neanderthal cavemen from the neighbouring country of Fruginia. Amehon is based on Japan and United States.
America, People's Republic of East of West (2013) Nation formed by Mao Zedong and his followers fleeing China, that is located in the Western United States. It is a dynastic state operating as a one-party socialist state.[43]
American Empire Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years by David A. Goodman (2012) A state in South America in the 21st century.[44]
Americas, Federation of the Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013) A sociopolitical, economic, and military union of states in South and Central America, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean, with the capital in Caracas. The superstate was formed in 2014, with the unification of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela, and quickly expanding to its current territory via conquest. It eventually lead in 2017 to an outbreak of a war lasting two decades with the United States, during which, the Federation had occupied southwestern states of the United States.[45]
Amestris Fullmetal Alchemist (2001) A unitary parliamentary republic under a fascist military dictatorship. It is a land-locked country, with a population of around 50 million, composed of various ethnic and religious groups. The country has been at war with its neighbor Aerugo since 1835. Its military uses alchemy.[12]
Anatruria, Kingdom of The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart by Lawrence Block (1995) A kingdom in the Balkans region of Europe.[46]
Angosia, Kingdom of Royal Hearts (2018) Angosia is a European kingdom. It was formed centuries ago, when the Kingdom of Ambrosia was divided into two states, Agnosia and Merania, by its last king, which each state given to one of his two twin sons. If one of the countries would not have a male heir on the throne, both countries would be reunited. In 2018 it was ruled by King Nikolas, who planet to claim neighbouring Merania, as its new king Hank Pavlik was uncertain of wanting to being on the throne.[40]
Arbrau Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015) A democratic country with territory consisting of Canada, Alaska, and Russia, ruled by the Prime Minister and the Parliament in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It additionally had colonies on Mars before their declaration of independence. The country was founded following the end of the Calamity War, an interplanetary conflict which had heavily devastated Earth.[22]
Ariana, Islamic Republic of United States Army A fictional country made for the US and NATO exercises, located to the south of Atropia.[47][48][49]
Arvee Lucky Loser (2006) Small Southeast Asian state bordering Thailand. It has a fledgling national soccer team that is coached by Thai soccer player Pong after he is passed over as the coach of the Thai national team. Originally the country in this comedy was intended to be Thailand's real life neighbor Laos and involving its national team but Laotian diplomats saw the trailer and felt that the film's depiction of the team might be seen as offensive by Laotians and could trigger anti-Thai violence in Laos.[50] The film's release was delayed so it could re-edited and re-shot to replace Laos with the fictional country "Arvee". All prints of the original version of the film were burned at an event in the presence of the film's producers.[51][52]
Atlantis Timaeus, and Critias (360 BC) Fictional island mentioned within an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works Timaeus and Critias.[53] It represents the antagonist naval power that besieges "Ancient Athens", the pseudo-historic embodiment of Plato's ideal state.[54] Atlantis falling out of favor with the deities and submerging into the Atlantic Ocean. In many other works Atlantis has become an advanced prehistoric civilization in contemporary fiction, from comic books to films.[55]
Atropia, Republic of United States Army A fictional pro-Western dictatorship used for the US and NATO exercises. The Islamic Republic of Ariana lies to the south. The country has two official names, The Great and Liberated People's Free Republic of Atropia and Associated States of Greatness (shortened for your reading pleasure), and The People's Free and Liberated Republic of True Atropia.[56][57] Exercise maps depict the country's borders as loosely corresponding to those of Azerbaijan.[58][48][49]
Attica United States Army Fictional country in the Middle East, invaded by its neighbor Ellisia, and several terrorist forces; used for training exercises by the United States Army.[59]
Australasia Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of Australia, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, Bernard Maltuvis. It was formed as one of seven members of the Augment Council, in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. Later the country was renamed to Maltuvisland after its ruler. On 7 May 1996, it has invaded The Khanate, a country consisting of the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and most of Russia, which was ruled by Khan Noonien Singh. During the invasion, Maltuvis's camp was ambushed, and he was killed by Noonien Singh. In the following days, The Khanate forces had retaliated, conquering territories of the Maltuvisland, which were left unprotected. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
Axis-of-Evil Massive Assault (2003) A military alliance of countries during the Third World War, which fought against the Democracy Alliance. The war ended, with the decisive defeat of axis, on 15 June 2056. Following the war, its member were occupied by the Democracy Alliance, which then formed the Free Nations Union in 2058.[60]
Azakstan[61] Spooks S09E03 "" (27 September 2010) Fictional ex-Soviet state.
Azar Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Azmenistan The Expendables 3 (2014) and The Onion Movie (2008) Post Soviet country, whose army is hired by the main antagonist in The Expendables 3. Also involved in a conflict with their neighbor, Sloravia, who needs to listen to their women more in The Onion Movie.[63]


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Babar's Kingdom Babar the Elephant series, first appearance in Histoire de Babar (1931) Country, supposedly in Northern Africa, inhabited by intelligent elephants that are usually bipedal and civilized.
Bahavia Cory In The House (2007) A country in Asia, located somewhere between Ukraine and India. Culturally inspired by India and Pakistan. It is a home country of Meena, one of the main characters in the show.[64] For over 800 years countries of Bahavia and Dubinia were sworn enemies, until signing a peace in 2008, with the help of the United States.[65]
Bakalakistan Rucka Rucka Ali comment from 2021 Joke country made by satirist Rucka Rucka Ali.[66]
Balnibarbi Jonathan Swift's satirical novel Gulliver's Travels (1726) Balnibarbi is a fictional kingdom visited by Lemuel Gulliver after he was rescued by the people of the flying island of Laputa.

The book states that the kingdom of Balnibarbi is part of a continent which extends itself "eastward to that unknown tract of America westward of California and northward of the Pacific Ocean",[2] and places it southeast of Luggnagg, which is "situated to the North-West".

Berzerkistan Doonesbury (2007, 2011) Located between Iran and Russia.[67] Its capital is either called Bmzklfrpz City[67] or Trff City.[68]
Blefuscu Jonathan Swift's satirical novel Gulliver's Travels (1726) Land where all the people are tiny.
Bolumbia The Shadow of a Titan (1910) South American dictatorship, from Felix Wedgwood's novel.[69]
Borduria The Adventures of Tintin (1938–1976) Totalitarian state from the comics series, located in the Balkans and neighbouring Syldavia. It is depicted as a stereotypical Eastern Bloc country
Borostyria Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907) Balkan principality modeled on Montenegro.[70]
Brobdingnag Jonathan Swift's satirical novel Gulliver's Travels (1726) Land occupied by giants.

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Caledonia Scandal S05E01 "Heavy Is the Head" (September 24, 2015)[71] European monarchy featured in the season 5 premiere episode which bears strong similarities to the United Kingdom.
Caribbean Alliance Star Trek: Vulcan's Heart by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz (1999) A political entity in the Caribbean in the 24th century. It was mentioned in the 1999 Star Trek novel Vulcan's Heart, which is not considered part of the main canon.[72]
Carjackistan Tank McNamara strip from August 5, 2008[73] Backward country in the sports-themed comic strip.
Coalition States Rifts (1990) Fascist empire founded upon the post-apocalyptic ruins of the American Midwest.[74]
Commonwealth of American States The Hammer of God (1993) CAS is located in the territory of what was once the United States. Its capital is located in Washington, its legislature is called the General Assembly, whose members are referred to as senators, and West America is one of its constituent regions.[75][76]
Ctesi Phox Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Czervenia America's Army 3 (2009) Eastern European country, in war with the United States. The language is based on Spanish, Slovenian and Czech.[77]

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Darrar, Federal Republic of Borderlines African nation in the Horn of Africa based on Ethiopia in the legal thriller novel, Borderlines by Michela Wrong.[78][79]
Dawsbergen Novels by George Barr McCutcheon Country in Eastern Europe mentioned in several novels by author George Barr McCutcheon.
Democracy Alliance Massive Assault (2003) A military alliance of democratic countries during the Third World War, which fought against the Axis-of-Evil. The war ended in decisive aliance victory on 15 June 2056. It was followed by the formation of the Free Nations Union in 2058.[60]
Dinotopia Dinotopia Hidden, utopian island from James Gurney's illustrated books and featured in several other related works.
Donovia, United Republics of Fictional Eastern European state used by the U.S. Army for opposing force training exercises.[80]
Doofania Phineas and Ferb (2008) A short-lived city-state, located on a floating platform off the coast of the United States. It was proclaimed and ruled by mad scientist Heinz Doofenshmirtz. It sunk into the ocean within an hour of being launched into water. Its only inhabitants were Doofenshmirtz and his robot assistant. It was featured in the episode "Hail Doofania!".[81]
Dubinia Cory in the House (2008) A country, which used to be an enemy of Bahavia.[65]

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Eastasia Nineteen Eighty-Four A totalitarian dictatorship encompassing much of Asia. It follows an ideology described as "Death-worship", and is the smallest and youngest of the three super-states in George Orwell's novel.
East Asian Union Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of East Asia and the Russian Far East, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, Verity Cheng. It was formed as one of seven members of the Augment Council, in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, the population of China has rebelled, overthrowing the dictatorship, and forming the Pan-Asian Resistance, a movement aimed at defeating the dictatorships set up by the council, and restoring the pre-war governments.[17][18]
Eastern Coalition Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Eastern Coalition (abbreviated to ECON) was a political entity in Asia in the 21st century. It fought in the Third World War, between 2026 and 2053, against United States and Europe. It was first mentioned in the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact.[82]
Ecotopia Ecotopia An ecological utopia appearing in the novels Ecotopia and Ecotopia Emerging by Ernest Callenbach.
Erewhon Erewhon Country satirizing aspects of Victorian society.
Eurasia Nineteen Eighty-Four A totalitarian Communist super-state from the George Orwell novel, consisting of Europe, except the British Isles, and Russia. It was created when the USSR annexed Europe. It follows a political ideology called "Neo-Bolshevism".
Europe, United States of Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (1986) A 22nd-century country in Europe, with Germany as one of its member states. It was featured in the 1986 RPG sourcebook The Federated, which was part of the Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, and is not part of the main cannon.[83]
European Alliance Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989) 24th-century political entity in Europe. Brussels was one of its cities. It was mentioned in the episode "The Price"[84]
European Soviet Socialist Republics Alterland by Marcin Wolski (2003) A communist dictatorship, which controls most of Europe in an alternative reality in which Soviet Union conquered the continent after winning the Second World War. One of its member states is the Autonomous Republic of Privislia, which location correspondes to Poland.[85]
European Territories Star Trek: Khan, issue 2 by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of Europe, excluding Russia, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, John Ericssen. It was formed as one of the seven members of the Augment Council, in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, following the dissolution of the council, the country was transformed into Pax Europa, which was still ruled by Ericssen, and which eventually fell in 1996. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek cannon.[17][18]

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Farasin Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Farfelu, The Most Royal Kingdom of The Kingdom of Farfelu Surrealistic place in the novel by André Malraux.[86]
Federated Territories The Fifth Element (1997) A democratic world government of Earth and its interstellar colonies in the 27th century.[87]
Ferris Dominion Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of the most of South America, ruled by dictator and genetically modified soldier, Asahf Ferris. It was formed sometime between 1992 and 1996, from the South American Union, which was founded by Ferris in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following weeks. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, the country had fought a war against the North American Coalition. During the conflict, Northern America was heavily bombarded with nuclear missiles, heavily devastating most United States and Canada. The remaining portions of the country formed the New American Empire, in Mexico and Central America. Both countries have fought in Mexico, with conflict resulting in Ferris Dominion being pushed south from the northern portion of the South America. During her rule, Ferris ammased massive wealth, at the cost of her subjects, who were left in poverty. The dictatorship was defeated in 1996 by the resistance movements. It was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
Franco-Iberian Union Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014) Franco-Iberia is a union of France and Spain, with additional territories around the Mediterranean Sea, including Italy, and in the North Africa, including Algeria and Tunisia. Its dual capitals are Paris and Madrid. The country was formed shortly after the fall of the European Union, following the global crisis known as the "Great Mistake" in the 2040s. It is well developed nation, focused on environmental technology and cultural development.[88][89]
Freedonia Duck Soup European country from the 1933 Marx Brothers film. Rufus T. Firefly, played by Groucho Marx, is appointed leader of the troubled nation. Conflict with neighbouring Sylvania looms. Chaos ensues.
Freedonia Despicable Me 3 Mediterranean European Anglophone country. Is shaped like a pig's head. The name was inspired by the 1933's film Duck Soup.
French Stereotypes, Republic of Futurama (2003) A 30th-century country which has participated in the 3004 Olipic Games. Its population represents popular stereotypes of French people.[90]

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Genosha Marvel Comics Island nation that has been home to a mutant sanctuary and concentration camp at various points.
Glovania Gasoline Alley Home country of the biological parents of the character, Skeezix, in the comic strip. Skeezix's father Col. Henri Coda was the ruling Grand Duke prior to a revolution. Glovania's capital and major seaport is Ragpo, located on the Mediterranean to the east of Italy.[91]
Glubbdubdrib Gulliver's Travels Small island nation (about one-third the size of the Isle of Wight) governed by a tribe of magicians; from the novel by Jonathan Swift.
Goldstruck Republic Ace Attorney A country in Northern America. Mentioned in the episode "Northward, Turnabout Express – 1st Trial"[92]
Gondal Imaginary world created by Emily Brontë and Anne Brontë.
Grand Fenwick The Mouse That Roared Duchy in The Mouse That Roared (1955) and sequels by Leonard Wibberley.
Graustark Various Works Eastern European country in several novels by George Barr McCutcheon.
Grinlandia Novels by Alexander Grin Name of the country is never mentioned by the author himself, and the name Grinlandia was suggested in 1934 by literary critic Korneliy Zelinsky.
Gustavia Victorious (2011) A monarchy mentioned in episode "Locked Up!". The chancellor of Yerba was given an octopus as a gift from the Prince of Gustavia.[93]

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Joe, Nation of Futurama (2003) A 30th-century country, which has participated in the 3004 Olympic Games. Its team consisted only of one person, the total Joe, whose face also appears on the state flag, implying that he was the only citizen of said country. Nation of Joe was briefly featured in the 2003 episode "Bend Her".[90]
Judeopolonia Roku 3333 czyli śnie niesłychanym by Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz (1817) A dystopian kingdom in Central Europe, which, by 34th century, replaces Poland, and is controlled by Jewish elites. Its capital is Moszkopolis, located in place of Warsaw, and is ruled by King Moszko XII. It was featured in the 1817 book Roku 3333 czyli śnie niesłychanym by Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, based on premise of future in which "Jewish people took over Poland".[94]

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Kalopea Podróż do Kalopei by Wojciech Gutkowski (1817) An utiopian country in Australia, inhabited by Polish-speaking Kolops. It was founded by Władysław II the Exile, Duke of Poland, after he was dethroned and exiled from Poland in the 12th century.[95][96]
Krasnovia, Democratic People's Republic of U.S. Army training exercises[97] Enemy state to the US, standing in for the Soviet Union. After the Cold War, it was replaced by the breakaways republics like Donovia, Gorgas, Minaria, Atropia and Ariana.
Krassnia The Restoration Game Country based on South Ossetia located in the Caucasus and republic of the Soviet Union in the Caucasus that declared independence with the dissolution of the Soviet Union from the 2010 science fiction/techno-thriller novel The Restoration Game by Ken MacLeod.[98][99][100][101][102] The novel's protagonist, Lucy Stone, is a computer programmer who grew up in Krassnia when it was still part of the Soviet Union.[98] At the time of the novel's setting in 2008, she is working for a videogame company in Edinburgh, Scotland.[98][100] Stone's mother, commissions her company to create an MMORPG based on Krassnian mythology which leads into the rest of the novel's plot.[98][99] MacLeod was originally going to set his novel in the near future but was forced to change it when the Russo-Georgian War happened in August 2008 while he was writing it which not only brought the real South Ossetia to international attention (he wanted someplace obscure for Lucy Stone's homeland) but also made certain events in the book impossible, and was therefore now set in 2008, sometime before August that year.[100][101]

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Lanilani, Kingdom of Cory in the House (2007) A kingdom located in Africa.[103]
Latveria Marvel Comics Isolated European kingdom ruled by the tyrannical Doctor Doom.
Lechitic Empire (also known as the Grand Lechia) Turboslavic conspiracy,
Janusz Bieszek's Słowiańscy królowie Lechii 		A country, that in accordance to the Turboslavic conspiracy theory, used to be a vast and powerful empire controlling vast area in Central, Southern and Eastern Europe, and a rival of the Roman Empire, in the 1st century BCE. It was ruled by Lechites, which would be ancestors of modern Polish people, with its centre located in modern Poland. According to the believers of the conspiracy theory, the true history was censured and Grand Lechia erased from the history books.[104][105]
Libertalia Mythical city Mythical city founded by pirates where equality and freedom reign supreme
Lilliput Gulliver's Travels Land where all the people are tiny from the book by Jonathan Swift.
Listenbourg Created as an internet meme in October 2022.[106][107] Fictional country attached to the west of the Iberian Peninsula designed to poke fun at the poor geographical knowledge of Americans.[106][107]
Livonia ARMA 3: Contact Polish-speaking country that is a member of NATO and borders four other countries, Poland, Russia through Kaliningrad, Lithuania, and Belarus.[108][109]
Lower Slobbovia Li'l Abner Occasional exotic setting for the classic hillbilly comic strip by Al Capp.
Luggnagg Jonathan Swift's 1726 satirical novel Gulliver's Travels Luggnagg is an island kingdom, one of the imaginary countries visited by Lemuel Gulliver. It has two principal ports, Clumegnig on the southeast coast, which is visited by ships from Maldonada (the port city of Balnibarbi), and Glanguenstald in the southwest, which has commerce with Japan. The capital of Luggnagg is Traldragdubb

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Madripoor Marvel Comics Island nation located in Southeast Asia.
Malicuria Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Monarchy run by Emperor Aleister from the episode "April's Fool" of 1987 animated TV series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[110]
Mediterranean Alliance Star Trek: The Motion Picture. A Novel by Gene Roddenberry (1979) A political entity with territory on the Mediterranean Sea. One of its known members was Gibraltar. In the 21st century, it has constructed a hydroelectric dam in the Strait of Gibraltar. The entity still existed by the 2270s.[111]
Meropis Philippica Parody of Atlantis created by Theopompus of Chios.
Mojosujo Esperanto culture The country that Esperantists jokingly say Esperanto came from, to avoid explaining the language.[112]
Molvanîa Molvanîa: A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry Former Post-Soviet Republic from a parody guide
Muslim Bloc Star Trek: The Sundered by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels (2003) A Muslim-majority political entity in the Middle East, formed in the early 21st century, following the democratic revolution in the region. In 1853, the region was heavily bombarded with nuclear missiles launched by the Eastern Coalition during the Third World War. It was mentioned in the Star Trek novel The Sundered which is not considered part of the main canon.[113]

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Nadia Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
New American Empire Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country with territoris in Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northern portion of South America. It was formed sometime between 1992 and 1996 in place of the North American Coalition, which itself was founded in 1992 by dictator Alexander Newton, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. During the conflict, a nuclear explosive was detonated in Washington, DC. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, the country had fought a war against the South American Union (which was then reformed into the Ferris Dominion). During the conflict, Northern America was heavily bombarded with nuclear missiles, devastating most United States and Canada, with only a few remaining pockets of civilization such as San Francisco, with the area becoming known as The Great Wastelands. The remainder of the state was reformed into the New American Empire, which continued war against the Ferris Dominion, with battles in Mexico, which resulted in them conquering territories in the northern portion of South America. The dictatorship was defeated and destroyed in 1996 by the resistance movements. It was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
New California Republic Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout: New Vegas Self-proclaimed republic located in what was once the U.S. states of California, Nevada, and Oregon, with territory in the Baja strip. Founded by Vault 15 survivors and surrounding powers in 2186. The benevolent republic supports many old-world values.
New German Republic Rifts Technologically advanced Post-apocalyptic society encompassing Central Europe that is governed by the Triax megacorporation in the Rifts role-playing game.[114]
New Rearendia, Republic of Cars 2 Former European colony and now republic that gained its independence shortly before 2011. It exists on the alternative Earth inhabited by anthropomorphic vehicles.[115]
North American Coalition Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of North America, ruled by dictator and genetically modified soldier, Alexander Newton. It was formed as one of seven members of the Augment Council. It was formed in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. During the conflict, a nuclear explosive was detonated in Washington, DC. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, the country had fought a war against the South American Union. During the conflict, Northern America was heavily bombarded with nuclear missiles, devastating most United States and Canada, with only a few remaining pockets of civilization such as San Francisco, with the area becoming known as The Great Wastelands. The remainder of the state was reformed into the New American Empire, consisting of Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and conquered territories in the northern portion of South America. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
North American Confederacy The Probability Broach Country in an alternate timeline where the Whiskey Rebellion resulted in a libertarian utopia free of governmental interference and consequently a more advanced world, technologically and civilization-wise.
North Darrar Borderlines African nation in the Horn of Africa-based on Eritrea in the legal thriller novel, Borderlines by Michela Wrong. The capital city is called Lira. North Darrar neighbours the Federal Republic of Darrar and has fought a war against it over a border dispute based on the Eritrean–Ethiopian War.[78][79]
Nutopia A conceptual country founded by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

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Oadpur In Love and War[116] by Henry Seton Merriman A northern tributary state of the British Empire whose Rajah was in difficulties and unable [...] to dispose of a claimant to his throne, whose hereditary right originated somewhere in the life time of St. Paul.
Oceania [117] Nineteen Eighty-Four Totalitarian superstate governed by Big Brother and Ingsoc compromising the Americas, the British Isles, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Oceanian control over India is mentioned as having been achieved following the sudden availability of tea.[118]
Oceanian Federation Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015) A country with territory consisting of East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Oceania and most of South Asia (excluding Afghanistan and Pakistan). It additionally had colonies on Mars before their declaration of independence. The country was founded following the end of the Calamity War, an interplanetary conflict which had heavily devastated Earth.[22]
Oz, Land of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Absolute monarchy divided into four quadrants, Munchkin Country, Winkie Country, Gillikin Country, and Quadling Country.

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Pan-African Alliance Star Trek: The Sundered by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels (2003) A political entity in Africa, in the 21st century. It was mentioned in the Star Trek novel The Sundered which is not considered part of the main canon.[113]
Pan-Asian Coalition Battlefield 2142 (2006) The Pan Asian Coalition (PAC) was a political entity and military aliance of Russia and Asian countries in the 22nd century, during the ice age. It fought in war against the European Union and the Union of African States, for last habitable areas in North Africa and the Middle East, untached by the effects of the ice age. It was featured in the 2006 video game Battlefield 2142, and later mentioned in 2013 video game Battlefield 4.[119][120]
Pan-Caribbean Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995) A 21-century country in the North America with territory consisting of the area of Pan-Caribbean. It was briefly featured in the episode "Past Tense, Part I".[121]
Pan-Pacific Alliance Star Trek: Control by David Alan Mack (2017) A political entity with territory around the Pacific Ocean. It was mentioned in the 2017 Star Trek novel Control, which is not considered part of the main canon.[21]
Pan-Semite Union Star Trek: Dwellers in the Crucible by Margaret Wander Bonanno (1985) A 23rd-century polity which included Egypt as one of its member states, and was a member of the United Earth government. It was mentioned in the Star Trek novel Dwellers in the Crucible, which is not considered part of the main canon.[122]
Pan Slavia Star Trek: Dwellers in the Crucible by Margaret Wander Bonanno (1985) A 23rd-century country in Europe and potentially Asia, which was formed from territories inhabited by the Slavic people. It was a member of the United Earth government. The country was mentioned in the Star Trek novel Dwellers in the Crucible, which is not considered part of the main canon.[122]
Panem The Hunger Games In the novel, the nation of "Panem" has risen from the ashes of a post-apocalyptic North America.[123][124] Panem's seat of power is a utopian city, called "The Capitol", located in the Rocky Mountains. Outside of the Capitol, the nation is divided into twelve districts under the hegemony of a fascist, totalitarian dictatorship, headed by a tyrannical and cruel dictator.
Pascua Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Patusan Various Island nation somewhere in the South China Sea in Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad. Also mentioned in the 1993 film Surf Ninjas as well as in the film The Last Electric Knight and the TV series Sidekicks.
Pax Europa Star Trek: Khan, issue 3 by Mike Johnson (2013) A country with territory consisting of Europe, excluding Russia, and Northern Africa, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, John Ericssen. It was formed sometime between 1992 and 1996, from the European Territories, which were founded by Ericssen in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following weeks. In 1996, he Ericssen diad from being poisoned by a biological weapon unleashed by the Pan-Asian Resistance, with his country falling to the resistance movement soon after. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek cannon.[17][18]
People's African Union Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014) A union of countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa. It was formed from the joined efforts of the African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, to stabilise, demoritise, and develop Africa, following period of instability, causes by numerous civil wars, and the environmental and migration crisis, in the late 21st century. Among its territories were Congo, Libya, Kenya, and Nigeria.[88][89]
Petria Road 96 Impoverished federal country under a tyrannical dictatorship in the 2021 video game Road 96.[125] As of summer 1996 (when the start of the game takes place), the president is a dictator called "Tyrak" who is running for re-election against opposition leader "Flores".[125] The unnamed teenage protagonist has the option of either staying in Petria to campaign for Flores or leaving the country in search of a better life by illegally crossing the border into Petria's unnamed northern neighbor.[126]
Poictesme Biography of the Life of Manuel Country situated roughly in the south of France in the books of James Branch Cabell.
Polrugaria The Tragic Life of a Polrugarian Minister Archetypal Communist-ruled country, "heavily modelled on Poland"[127] in Isaac Deutscher's 1952 essay "The Tragic Life of a Polrugarian Minister".
Polystralia Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014) A democratic country consisting of Australia and Oceania. Its members decided to unite in the late 21st century, following the global crisis known as the "Great Mistake". It became world's leading producer of food, and has the largest and most prestigious cargo fleet. Known members of the nation include: Australia, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Its name is combination of words Australia and Polynesia, and it is also known as "the Commonwealth".[88][89]
Pottsylvania The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show A military dictatorship; parody of the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries.
Poyais A financial fraud committed by Gregor MacGregor Micronation in Central America created by Scottish adventurer and conman Gregor MacGregor in the 1820s, actually a part of the real country of the Mosquito Coast in what is now part of the south-east coast of Honduras.[128][129] Poyais consisted of roughly a trangle with corners at Cape Gracias a Dios, Cape Camarón and the Black River's headwaters.[130]: 441  Its capital city was the (fictitious) seaside town of St Joseph which MacGregor claimed to have 20,000 people living in it.[131][132][133] While MacGregor was given ownership of the territory in 1820 by the king, George Frederic Augustus I, he did not actually handover its sovereignty and it remained part of the Mosquito Coast. In 1821, MacGregor went to Britain and claimed that George Frederic Augustus made him "Cazique" (prince) of Poyais and announced that he was there to find investment and settlers for the new country.[129] MacGregor claimed that the land was extremely fertile,[134] there was plenty of fish and animals to eat[135] and that large amounts of gold were found in the rivers[128] although none of these were true.[136] MacGregor sold lots of land to settlers[128] and had them exchange their British pounds for (fraudulent) Poyais dollars.[128] Some 250 people took up the offer and sailed to Poyais in 1821 and 1822, finding that it was not as claimed with some getting sick and dying of malaria with only fewer than 50 returning to Britain.[128] MacGregor was tried for fraud after he tried the Poyais scam in France.[128][129]
Pullamawang Micro Nation Island micronation that "forgot to mail in their paperwork" at the Federation of Australia and remained a separate country.[137]

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Rajiteet Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Rapture BioShock An underwater city-state, initially intended as a utopia for the world's greatest thinkers and artists, but a lack of government turned the city dystopian, with severe wealth disparity and genetic modifications. A civil war eventually left most of its population dead, and the few survivors insane.
Rodegham, Kingdom of Kim Possible A tiny kingdom in Europe. The country faces internal struggles with the Knights of Rodeghan, a rebellious knight order, which have sworn to destroy royal family, with their attempt beginning with the first king centuries ago. The country is currently ruled by King Wallace II, whose son, Prince Wallace III, having announced to turn the country into a republic upon inheriting the throne. The country was featured with the episode "Royal Pain".[138]
Ruritania The Prisoner of Zenda German-speaking kingdom in central Europe from Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda and associated works. Also used in Ernest Gellner's nonfictional Nations and Nationalism as a stereotypical country developing nationalism.

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Saint Marie Death in Paradise Caribbean island on which the series is set. It is a British overseas territory.
San Escobar internet meme San Escobar is a Latin American country that originated as a blunder of Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski and later have become an internet meme.[139][140]
San Madeiro DC Comics Small Central American country. King Faraday saved its President Ortega the night before his potential reelection and got mistaken for the assassin.[141]
San Salvador Ryhmy ja Romppainen Banana republic in constant, but frivolous civil wars that are fought for show only, in the humor book series Ryhmy ja Romppainen by pseudonym Armas J. Pulla.[142]
San Serriffe The Guardian Island nation created for April Fools' Day, 1977.
San Sombrèro San Sombrèro Central American country from a parody travel guidebook.
Shangri-La Lost Horizon Mystical, harmonious valley, enclosed in the western end of the Himalaya in James Hilton's 1933 novel.
Slaka Rates of Exchange, Why Come to Slaka? Balkan communist country in Malcolm Bradbury's Rates of Exchange and its sequel, Why Come to Slaka?.
Slavic Federation Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014) A federation, with territory including Russia, as well as countries in Europe such as Poland, and Ukraine, and in Central Asia. It was formed by Russia in the late 21st century, in the aftermath of global crisis known as the "Great Mistake", with other neighbouring counties also joing. It is leading nation in engineering, scientific advancement and the development of spacefaring technology.[88][89]
Sodor The Railway Series A fictional nation geographically located in between the Isle of Man and Great Britain, it is the setting for The Railway Series.
Sordland, Republic of Suzerain The player serves as the President of the Republic of Sordland in a fictional, early Cold War-inspired world. Having recently abolished its half-century old monarchy, the country suffered political instability and civil war before being stabilized by the controversial Colonel Tarquin Soll. The nation is deeply conservative, and Soll's Old Guard dominates the Sordish Supreme Court and Grand National Assembly, but a growing reformist faction in both the opposition and Soll's own United Sordland Party threatens the Sollist establishment during the game's setting.[143] An under-development game set in the same universe, The Conformist, will take place during Soll's 20-year presidency.[144]
South American Union Star Trek: Khan by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of South America, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, Asahf Ferris. It was formed as one of seven members of the Augment Council, in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, the country had fought a war against the North American Coalition. During the conflict, Northern America was heavily bombarded with nuclear missiles, heavily devastating most United States and Canada. During that time South American Union was reformed into the Ferris Dominion. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17][18]
Soviet Unterzoegersdorf "Last existing appendage republic of the USSR", a country created by monochrom for theatre performances and computer games.
Spensonia Thomas Spence works Island between "Utopia and Oceana", where English mariners form a communal society in Thomas Spence's 18th century writings.
Strategic Alliance Union Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015) A country with territory consisting of South America, and most of North America, excluding Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. It additionally had colonies on Mars before their declaration of independence. The country was founded following the end of the Calamity War, an interplanetary conflict which had heavily devastated Earth.[22]
Sulvania Prisoner of Swing (1937) Central European monarchy where swing music is banned. This is a parody of the fictional country Zenda from The Prisoner of Zenda.[145]
Svenborgia 30 Rock Country known only to rich people. Jack Donaghy assumes Jerry Seinfeld had traveled there in the SeinfeldVision episode.[146]
Syldavia The Adventures of Tintin Balkan monarchy featured in four stories of The Adventures of Tintin, neighbouring Borduria.

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Takistan ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead Central Asian republic; the setting for the Operation Arrowhead expansion pack for ARMA 2. It borders Chernarus and its history, culture, and geography is reminiscent of Afghanistan. Its capital is Takmyr.[147]
Taurasi[148] Designated Survivor Taurasi is a territory and protectorate of the United States located in the Caribbean. The capital is the city of Natassa
Tazbekistan, People's Republic of[149] Ambassadors Central Asian republic, setting for the 2013 BBC TV comedy series Ambassadors.
Tazbekstan[150] Spooks Fictional country in Series 8 - Episode 2 of the series Spooks. The British Government are running low on gas after an explosion at a gas processing plant. They try to broker a deal to buy gas from Tazbekstan.
Themyscira DC Comics Hidden island queendom in either the Atlantic Ocean or Mediterranean Sea settled by the Greek mythological all-female warrior Amazons ruled by DC's version of the mythical Queen Hippolyta. Original home of Wonder Woman. Originally called "Paradise Island." Not to be confused with the real-world ancient Greek town Themiscyra (note the different placements of the vowels "i" and "y"), legendary home of the Amazons.
Tomasia Father Hilary's Holiday by Bruce Marshall[151] Latin American country ruled by a dictatorial Generalissimo known as "el Libertator". This ruler convenes a sort of ecumenical conference attended, among others, by the British Father Hilary - a humble but outspoken Franciscan friar who is the book's protagonist.
Turgistan Borgen, 6 Underground In Borgen it is a former Soviet republic, featured in "State Visit" in Series 1.[152] In 6 Underground it is a Central Asian dictatorship ruled by President Rovach Alimov, and appears to share borders with Uzbekistan and Mongolia. Its capital city is named Tyrus, and its native language appears to be a variant of Turkmen.

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Union of African States Battlefield 2142 (2006) The Union of African States was formed in the 22nd century, following begging of the ice age, which encompased most of the world. It controlled most of the remaining habitable areas in North Africa, which were not affected by the climate crisis. It was allied with the European Union, in a defensive war over those lands, fought against the Pan-Asian Coalition. It was mentioned in the 2006 video game Battlefield 2142.[119]
United Africa Star Trek: Khan, issue 2 by Mike Johnson (2013) A country, which consisted of Africa, ruled by dictator, and genetically modified soldier, Ama Owusu. It was formed as one of seven members of the Augment Council, in 1992, during the Eugenic Wars, in which genetically modified humans had overthrew governments of over 40 countries, and conquered the world in the following three weeks. Sometime between 1992 and 1996, following the dissolution of the council, the country was transformed into the African Caliphates. During that period, it was also invaded by the neighbouring Pax Europe, which has conquered its Northern African territory, including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco. The African Caliphates were eventually defeated and conquered by the resistance movements in 1996. The country was featured in the 2013 comic Star Trek: Khan, which is not considered part of the main Star Trek canon.[17]
United Earth Republic Star Trek: Control by David Alan Mack (2017) A state formed in 2113, as the first serious attempt at a global government. Several significant nation-states refused to join it, and by 2123 most other states had withdrawn. It was defunct within ten years. Seven years later, the United Earth government, with similar goal, was successfully founded. The state was mentioned in the 2017 Star Trek novel Control, which is not considered part of the main canon.[21]
United Kingdom, the V for Vendetta A dystopian United Kingdom ruled by a fascist dictatorship called the Norsefire Party.
Uthman Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]

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Vadeem Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles State whose Prime Minister gangsters try to kidnap in the episode "Raphael Drives 'em Wild" of the 1987 animated TV series[153]
Val Verde Commando, Predator, Die Hard 2, Supercarrier Spanish-speaking country resembling Nicaragua, in the films Commando, Predator, and Die Hard 2, and the TV series, Supercarrier.
Veyshnoria Zapad 2017 exercise A neighboring country of Belarus, located northwest of Minsk. It was an enemy of Belarus in the 2017 military exercise.

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Wakanda Marvel Comics Small African nation featured in the Marvel Comics series The Avengers. The nation is ruled by King T'Challa, also known as the superhero Black Panther. The country is isolationist and concealed from the outside world in order to protect the valuable metal vibranium that makes it one of the world's most technologically advanced nations.
Western Coalition Star Trek: Control by David Alan Mack (2017) A major political power in the 2140s. It included the United States, and was led by a Prime Minister of the Western Coalition. It was one of the main advocates of global unification, which eventually led to the formation of the United Earth government. It was featured in the 2017 Star Trek novel Control, which is not considered part of the main canon.[21]

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Yerba Victorious (2011) An underdeveloped insular country, ruled as a dictatorship by the chancellor. Yerba was at civil war, between the dictatorship government and the rebels. It is the home country of Festus, the owner of the food truck at Hollywood Arts. The country was first featured in the episode "Locked Up!" (2011) of Victorious.[93] The country was also briefly mentioned in the episode "iStill Psycho" (2011) of iCarly, and "#StuckInABox" (2014) of Sam & Cat.[154][155] Yerba was later briefly featured in episode "Danger Games" (2017) of Henry Danger, in which it was ruled by Prince Fuh'ard.[156]
Yudonia Drake and Josh (2005) A country in Eastern Europe, with goat as its national animal. It was inspired by Yugoslavia. The country was featured in the episode "We're Married".[157]

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Zeidan Aladdin (2019) A country in the Middle East, located near Agrabah.[62]
Zindawba [158] Dishonored An African republic whose ruler and first President, Khalief Abhad, abuse two girls, both captive, one American, the other British.

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