The Theocracy of Mierestan is a massive, orderly nation, ruled by Pol el ensanchador with an iron fist, and notable for its frequent executions, free-roaming dinosaurs, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 1.789 billion Mierestanians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Spirituality. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Rebollina. The average income tax rate is 22.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Mierestanian economy, worth 134 trillion Pollars a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 74,999 Pollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Statistics show that terrorists often come from broken families, unpopular scientists are shunned by name, unwary hikers climbing the bluffs of Mount Rebollina make great practice for foreign snipers, and ministers browse Alright! magazine for fashion tips. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force. Mierestan's national animal is the Pol, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities, and its national religion is Followers of the änus strecher.

Mierestan is ranked 36,765^th in the world and 2^nd in The Kingdom of Spain for Most Patriotic, with 34.12 flags saluted per person per day.