The Federal Republic of Atestia is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Choka Sanim with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, daily referendums, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 4.889 billion Atestians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Gaunde. The average income tax rate is 52.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Atestian economy, worth 544 trillion Notes a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is an impressive 111,287 Notes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.8 times as much as the poorest.

Pocket dialling is a criminal offence, trolls insist that strings of racial slurs mean "good morning" in obscure languages, elderly tribespeople die in bed surrounded by loved ones and linguists, and washing-up liquid looks and smells like baby poo. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Atestia's national animal is the Golden Crane, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Atestia is ranked 287,948^th in the world and 15,496^th in Lazarus for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -8.12 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.