The Colony of Maeven is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion, absence of drug laws, and stringent health and safety legislation. The democratic population of 320 million Maeves hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 47.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Maevenian economy, worth 18.1 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 56,609 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Physics lessons mostly involve talking about emotional management techniques, life expectancies inside correctional facilities vastly exceed the national average, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, and the regional delicacy of chocolate bombes is deadlier than an unexploded bomb. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Maeven's national animal is the Crow, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Maeven is ranked 267,816^th in the world and 432^nd in Starlight for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides, with 1.63 Rich To Poor Income Ratio.