The Colony of Postvala is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The hard-working, democratic population of 8 million Postvalos hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15.8%.

The Postvalo economy, worth 392 billion Nafelgs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Basket Weaving, and Information Technology. Average income is 49,031 Nafelgs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.2 times as much as the poorest.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, genetic researchers have been expelled, and ignorance is considered a politically desirable quality. Crime is well under control. Postvala's national animal is the Makton-bird, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Postvala is ranked 175,819^th in the world and 2^nd in AotUNS for Highest Poor Incomes, with 22,686.12 Standard Monetary Units.