Fairy-tale countries that were invented especially for princess movies: top 6

By TravelWiseSep 3, 2023 11:55 AMNews
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Countries invented for movies. Source: Pixabay

Movies about princes and princesses take us to a fairy-tale atmosphere where magic reigns. That's why authors often invent countries where such characters could live.

And the audience sees these states or nations as something completely unique, different from ordinary life. MovieWeb 's selection tells about the most famous of them.

Genovia (The Princess Diaries)

Although people can't physically visit the beautiful but small country that is Genovia, it's nice to know that Meg Cabot, the author of the book that became the basis for the movie, drew inspiration for the kingdom from an amazing place in Europe. Cabot said that Monaco was the prototype.

The Princess Diaries. Source: Disney
The Princess Diaries. Source: Disney

Costa Luna (Princess Protection Program)

When Princess Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fiore is about to be crowned queen of her tiny fictional country of Costa Luna, a neighboring ruler shows up to spoil the fun by forcing the princess into hiding. Costa Luna is supposed to be a small island nation that doesn't show up on most maps, at least that's what the princess says. This place resembles Puerto Rico or Costa Rica.

Princess Protection Program. Source: Disney
Princess Protection Program. Source: Disney

Aldovia (A Christmas Prince)

Located in the center of Europe, Aldovia is a small state ruled by a monarch. Luckily for the citizens, this ruler is a kind-hearted man who has a brave American woman by his side to make sure he gets to the bottom of all the royal scandals.

''A Christmas Prince''. Source: MovieWeb
''A Christmas Prince''. Source: MovieWeb

Zamunda (Coming to America)

After Prince Akeem learns that his parents expect him to marry by arrangement, he flees the fictional African country of Zamunda and travels to Queens, New York, with his best friend in search of a woman he can truly love.

''Coming to America''. Source: Eddie Murphy Productions
''Coming to America''. Source: Eddie Murphy Productions

Belgravia (The Princess Switch)

A beautiful European country that is absolutely obsessed with Christmas. The architecture is amazing, the people are incredibly friendly, and they hold a national baking contest every year. The only thing that would make this nation more impressive is if it were real.

''The Princess Switch''. Source: Netflix
''The Princess Switch''. Source: Netflix

Maldonia (The Princess and the Frog)

Prince Naveen comes from the newly created nation of Maldonia. He is looking for a good wife due to disagreements with his parents. Although we don't know much about the fictional country, it's probably better that its future is not in Naveen's hands.

The Princess and the Frog. Source: Disney
The Princess and the Frog. Source: Disney
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