The Republic of Caldraviaa is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Animal population. The hard-working population of 18 million Caldraviaans 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.2%.

The Caldraviaan economy, worth 798 billion Currencies a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 44,385 Currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Caldraviaa's national animal is the Animal.

Caldraviaa is ranked 174,971^st in the world and 1,834^th in the Pacific for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 907.26 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.