The Planeda Unio of Askio is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ministraro with a fair hand, and notable for its rampant corporate plagiarism, sprawling nuclear power plants, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 4.958 billion Askians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astorio. The average income tax rate is 96.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Askian economy, worth a remarkable 1,638 trillion Spesmiloj a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 330,457 Spesmiloj, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Commercial jingles are the nation's greatest export, there is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality, the sound of wooden legs echo throughout Askio after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax, and pulling weeds is seen as a threat to national security. Crime is totally unknown. Askio's national animal is the Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Askio is ranked 11,064^th in the world and 1^st in Esperanto for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 5,148.76 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.