hey, i know you have something on world building but i was wondering if you had a skeleton/tips on where to start when it comes to building a country? i know i need to figure out language, majority religion, politics/government, but i'm not sure what else to include beyond that? tysm, witter!!
//I can give you some things to work on, sure!
Nothing screams bland more than a lack of culture. Dancing, dialect, clothes, hairstyles, body paint, piercings, traditions, food, etc.
Do specific fruits grow in specific places? How expensive is the food? What kind of spices are used in that one area? What’s the most popular meal? How does this food differ from another country?
Is there a lack of availability in jobs? How expensive are specific items? Do you “get what you pay for”? What about medicine? Is it accessible? How advanced is it?
What the societal views? On relationships, on specific genders, on specific people, etc.
What are some of the major events that shaped the country? Does it have any history of enemies or allies?
The relationship of this country and the rest of the world.
Do other countries look down on this one? Do other countries look up to this one?
States, provinces, capitals, and the languages that are most common to those areas.
Does this country have a national symbol, such as a flag?
What’s the population of your country? How many people are leaving or moving in? Is it popular for tourists?
Are there any islands attached to the country or claimed as country property?
I think it’d also help to check out this tag and also here & here.