The Former TWP WA Delegate Husk of --TAO-- is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by TAO the Wanderer with an even hand, and remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, devout population of 25.789 billion TAO-penguins 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, corrupt government prioritizes Defense, although Education, Administration, and Industry are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of --TAO-- City. The average income tax rate is 73.9%.

The all-consuming --TAO--ian economy, worth a remarkable 3,209 trillion 17jan2010 grumphas a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Woodchip Exports, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 124,455 17jan2010 grumphas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Rumour has it TAO the Wanderer needs a calculator to multiply ten by ten, TAO-penguins incessantly needle their doctors for relief, people think garlic bread counts as one of their "five a day", and the only women behind bars are barmaids. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. --TAO--'s national animal is the The Magnificent TAO Penguin, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Antimarsupialism.

--TAO-- is ranked 315,070^th in the world and 2,480^th in the West Pacific for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 14.85 on the Kitten Softness Rating.