The Empire of Flying cat is a large, cultured nation, notable for its daily referendums, compulsory military service, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-working, democratic population of 107 million Flying catians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Defense. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.7%.

The very strong Flying catian economy, worth 6.86 trillion francs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration, and Trout Farming. Average income is 64,089 francs, with the richest citizens earning 9.0 times as much as the poorest.

The acceptance of acupuncture and other alternative therapies has needled the scientific community, referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population, takeaway food bought on the weekend now comes with fifty percent more sweat and tears, and cash-strapped politicians frequently host bake sales to fund their campaigns. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control. Flying cat's national animal is the Cats.

Flying cat is ranked 223,406^th in the world and 215^th in Benigtopia for Highest Poor Incomes, with 19,267.9 Standard Monetary Units.