The Borderlands of Pawsome is a very large, genial nation, notable for its absence of drug laws and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, devout population of 337 million Pawsomeans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 41.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Pawsomean economy, worth 13.3 trillion zeals a year, is quite specialized and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 39,553 zeals, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

The government has legalised small-scale capitalism, Dàguó lanterns outnumber streetlights in major cities, recognizing the Pawsomean flag qualifies you for citizenship, and most barbers are also surgeons. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Pawsome's national animal is the awesum possum, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Pawsome is ranked 26,489^th in the world and 91^st in Horizon for Nicest Citizens, with 20.98 average smiles per day.