The Republic of Dengstan is a mid-sized, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service, complete lack of prisons, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 73 million Dengstanians 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 Administration, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 41.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Dengstanian economy, worth 4.86 trillion pesos a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Basket Weaving, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 66,517 pesos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Death is nobody's business, the main interest rates change daily based on the latest news story, lending money has become a major liability, and government officials are held to the highest standard of morality. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Dengstan's national animal is the dove, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Dengstan is ranked 91,306^th in the world and 1,205^th in the South Pacific for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 3,211.9 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.