The Matriarchy of The Veldt Strand is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Mother of All with an even hand, and renowned for its smutty television, national health service, and spontaneously combusting cars. The compassionate population of 3.035 billion Veldt Strandians 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Savanna. The average income tax rate is 66.7%.

The strong Veldt Strandian economy, worth 234 trillion Crowns a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 77,241 Crowns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Air purifiers fight smoke machines on Veldt Strandian stage setups, light entertainment isn't dead, politicians are often found scavenging bins at night to supplement their income, and tradesmen will knock 10% off their fees if customers pay cash. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Veldt Strand's national animal is the Capybara, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Pantheism.

The Veldt Strand is ranked 245,990^th in the world and 657^th in Europe for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -6.84 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.