The Federal Republic of Vinandia is a titanic, socially progressive nation, renowned for its pith helmet sales, unlimited-speed roads, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 11.14 billion Vinandians are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The relatively small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kosfo City. The average income tax rate is 25.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vinandian economy, worth a remarkable 2,168 trillion Cruncs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 194,669 Cruncs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Potatoes are known for their lead aftertaste, elderly tribespeople die in bed surrounded by loved ones and linguists, invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days, and garbage bags floating down the river are churned up by man-made rapids. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Vinandia's national animal is the Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Vinandia is ranked 10,647^th in the world and 258^th in The North Pacific for Fattest Citizens, with 17.48 Obesity Rate.