The United Federal Republic of Cerespasia is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Charles M Henschelberg with an even hand, and notable for its pith helmet sales, daily referendums, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.04 billion Cerespasians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Virton. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 74.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Cerespasian economy, worth 374 trillion Cereskian Pounds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 183,667 Cereskian Pounds, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

Cyber-crime and tin-foil hat sales are both increasing at record rates, no one is worried about government policies any more, the hills are alive with the sound of ringtones, 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. Cerespasia's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Cerespasia is ranked 19,982^nd in the world and 404^th in the South Pacific for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 8,046.24 on the Edu-tellignce® Test Score.