The Federal Republic of Averdan is a large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its rampant corporate plagiarism, smutty television, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 124 million Averdanians 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 Education, Administration, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19.6%.

The powerhouse Averdanian economy, worth 12.2 trillion Averdan Crowns a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Woodchip Exports, and Retail. Average income is 98,529 Averdan Crowns, with the richest citizens earning 6.8 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's taxpayers pay for foreign governments' extravagances, children often explain to their parents that the Mega Ultimate Sword Fist was worth the thousand-Averdan Crown charge on their phone bill, parents often ask to see a credit report before lending money to their own children, and excited shovel-bearing geeks wander the countryside. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Averdan's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Averdan is ranked 104,158^th in the world and 47^th in Union Brazilian for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 11,249.25 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.