The Democratic Republic of Dakalian is a massive, genial nation, ruled by First Minister Tollison Hops with an even hand, and renowned for its free-roaming dinosaurs, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, democratic population of 4.374 billion Dakalianites enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Waller-Bridge. The average income tax rate is 97.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Dakalianite economy, worth 947 trillion vegas a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 216,719 vegas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, Dakalian has been recently classified as an international menace after 'liberating' several nearby territories, the installation of street lights across remote goat tracks has left citizens bemused, and the endangered saltwater humpback kangaroo is only seen in captivity programs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Dakalian's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Day Drinking.

Dakalian is ranked 2,207^th in the world and 55^th in the South Pacific for Safest, scoring 146 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.