The Rogue Nation of Draithus is a small, cultured nation, notable for its frequent executions and compulsory military service. The compassionate, hard-working population of 20 million Draithians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 27.5%.

The Draithusian economy, worth 1.07 trillion guilders a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 53,673 guilders, with the richest citizens earning 7.6 times as much as the poorest.

Political scientists despair as the national mascot election eclipses all others in voter enthusiasm, old age is the nation's leading method of execution, body doubles and armed bodyguards escort witnesses to and from courtrooms, and courtrooms can be a little sketchy. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Draithus's national animal is the cobra, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Draithus is ranked 138,264^th in the world and 745^th in the Outback for Most Advanced Law Enforcement, scoring 1,672.9 on the Orwell Orderliness Index.