The Republic of Skenisel is a fledgling, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Aist Woodpecker population. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 6 million Skenel 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, Education, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19.6%.

The Skenel economy, worth 334 billion Seazzes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Uranium Mining, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 55,746 Seazzes, with the richest citizens earning 7.7 times as much as the poorest.

Half of Skenel history is deemed too unpatriotic to be mentioned in textbooks, a little pushing and pulling is needed for big ships to pass, organ donation rates have hit a new low, and employers may fire workers without giving any reason. Crime is moderate. Skenisel's national animal is the Aist Woodpecker, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Skenisel is ranked 264,344^th in the world and 2,806^th in the Pacific for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring -7.47 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.