The Republic of Cardinal One is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.844 billion Cardinal Oneans live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Public Transport also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.3%.

The strong Cardinal Onean economy, worth 218 trillion marks a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Soda Sales. Average income is 45,120 marks, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 290,803 per year while the poor average 2,828, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Cardinal One's national animal is the unicorn, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Cardinal One is ranked 108,712^th in the world and 193^rd in Prison for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 42,277.65 Standard Monetary Units.