The Republic of Aronda is a huge, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Dog population. The hard-working population of 598 million Arondans, 275 million of whom are zombies, 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 16.7%.

The Arondan economy, worth 27.5 trillion pounds a year, is led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 45,961 pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Aronda's national animal is the Dog.

Aronda is ranked 210,615^th in the world and 26^th in North America for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring 1,173.28 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.