The State of Alder Fleming is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 31.826 billion Alder Flemingians 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 minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, is primarily concerned with Education, with Industry also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Defense are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.9%.

The very strong Alder Flemingian economy, worth a remarkable 1,438 trillion betales a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Basket Weaving, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 45,196 betales, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 307,281 per year while the poor average 2,428, a ratio of 126 to 1.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, all tariffs have been abolished, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, and the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime is a major problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Alder Fleming's national animal is the deer, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Alder Fleming is ranked 7,294^th in the world and 91^st in State for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 120.13 on the Bus Surprisal Index.