The Republic of Palavras is a large, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 102 million Palavrasians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal government prioritizes Defense, with Healthcare, Education, and Administration also on the agenda, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 23.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Palavrasian economy, worth 2.99 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 29,357 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force. Palavras's national animal is the dove.

Palavras is ranked 27,819^th in the world and 1^st in Languages for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 4,749.09 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.