The Armed Republic of Kerg is a very large, genial nation, notable for its strictly enforced bedtime, keen interest in outer space, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, democratic population of 430 million Kergians 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 Administration, Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 17.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Kergian economy, worth 26.1 trillion kregs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Basket Weaving, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 60,730 kregs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Health-conscious denizens drink their dogs' water, throwing a sickie is a serious crime, advert breaks are played at lower volumes to make them easier to ignore, and all government facilities are built in the subterranean citadel of Kerg City. Crime is totally unknown. Kerg's national animal is the north amrican pigeon, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Kerg is ranked 14,947^th in the world and 1^st in Etriae for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 5,432.52 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.