The Democratic Republic of Common States is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, ruled by Paris Jones with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate population of 5.158 billion Common Statesians 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 Unity City. The average income tax rate is 86.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Common Statesian economy, worth 932 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 180,693 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

People often feel unbalanced by their daily commute, hiding wrinkles with make-up is illegal, gold stars and candy are said to be the best way to Paris Jones's heart, and wilderness-dwelling hermits are surprised to find railway stations on their front doorsteps. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Common States's national animal is the panther, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Freedom of Religion.

Common States is ranked 14,985^th in the world and 9^th in United Commonwealth for Highest Average Incomes, with 180,693.9 Standard Monetary Units.