The Great Empire of Qilia is a massive, genial nation, ruled by Wan Huang with an even hand, and remarkable for its public floggings, keen interest in outer space, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, devout population of 1.863 billion qilianrens are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Yùshan. The average income tax rate is 40.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Qilian economy, worth 119 trillion ៛ 買銅河 mátónghés a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 64,208 ៛ 買銅河 mátónghés, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

In life full of care there is no time to stop and stare, stealing from a clothesline is a serious offence, drills and shovels have been banned as the government cracks down on any means of fracking, and dubiously qualified Skandilundian barristers keep referring to laws as 'government guidelines'. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Qilia's national animal is the Chinese Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Qilia is ranked 16,183^rd in the world and 17^th in Lands End for Nicest Citizens, with 25.23 average smiles per day.