The Devout Population of Between Two Ferns 1 is a mammoth, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its infamous sell-swords, lack of airports, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 8.134 billion Between Two Ferns 1ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Industry, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 48.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Between Two Ferns 1ian economy, worth 889 trillion guilders a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 109,307 guilders, with the richest citizens earning 5.6 times as much as the poorest.

All facts are created equal, crops are flattened as farmers bludgeon insects to death, there's more pink stuff on sale these days, and the path to inner peace is paved with state-mandated punishment. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Between Two Ferns 1's national animal is the bison, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Between Two Ferns 1 is ranked 286,486^th in the world and 18^th in Evergreen Battalion for Nicest Citizens, with 2.43 average smiles per day.