The Republic of A Following Wind is a titanic, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 11.894 billion Following Windians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.9%.

The strong Following Windian economy, worth 495 trillion florins a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Furniture Restoration, and Book Publishing. Average income is 41,685 florins, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 268,668 per year while the poor average 2,613, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. A Following Wind's national animal is the swan, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

A Following Wind is ranked 218,086^th in the world and 3^rd in The Nudist Dreamland for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 46.37 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.