The Democratic States of Maolea is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning Cheetah population. The hard-working, democratic population of 248 million Maoleans 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, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 9.6%.

The strong Maolean economy, worth 13.6 trillion Maozeses a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Retail, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 54,841 Maozeses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

The general public only knows their favorite politician's first name, more money is spent on policing the welfare system for abuse than on the welfare system itself, a child's only Trickster Night scare is the sight of their parents dancing, and buses are widely regarded as the safest way to travel. Crime is well under control. Maolea's national animal is the Cheetah, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Maolea is ranked 222,510^th in the world and 148^th in Benigtopia for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 42 on the Kitten Softness Rating.