The Nation of Mertagne is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by The Regent with an even hand, and notable for its pith helmet sales, unlimited-speed roads, and ubiquitous missile silos. The compassionate population of 19.108 billion Mertagnians 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 prioritizes Education, although Administration, Healthcare, and Defense are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dannin. The average income tax rate is 88.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Mertagnian economy, worth a remarkable 3,942 trillion Ducats a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 206,338 Ducats, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Children complain that school food is too flavorful, AI models unanimously choose all government facts, people with dyslexia are told to tough through it, and aid workers deliver life-saving supplies with a devious gleam in their eyes. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mertagne's national animal is the Giant Elk, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Mertagne is ranked 3,862^nd in the world and 5^th in Anaia for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 90.11 on the Kitten Softness Rating.