The Republic of Aesfelia is a very large, cultured nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 296 million Aesfelians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Healthcare, and Defense. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 10.2%.

The very strong Aesfelian economy, worth 18.5 trillion Afelias a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Soda Sales, and Information Technology. Average income is 62,443 Afelias, with the richest citizens earning 7.5 times as much as the poorest.

Hordes of tourists are ruining the environment, scientists who publish a non-reproducible result are tarred and feathered, doctors prescribe videos of political debates to patients with insomnia, and Aesfelia has designated Aesfelia City as its capital city. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Aesfelia's national animal is the Muskrat.

Aesfelia is ranked 249,213^th in the world and 108^th in KAISERREICH for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 28.15 on the Bus Surprisal Index.