The Confederate Republic of Seltsames Auge is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, ruled by Toribius Bandikton III with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The compassionate, hard-working, cheerful population of 5.562 billion Seltsames enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small, corrupt, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Neu Sternenstraße. The average income tax rate is 22.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Seltsamesian economy, worth a remarkable 1,202 trillion Märshes a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an amazing 216,144 Märshes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Religious terrorism is considered to be an Act of God by insurance companies, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, taxmen are issued platinum-cap designer boots to kick bankrupted Seltsames when they're down, and Thomas the Spank Engine is the most popular and controversial children's show in the nation. Crime is totally unknown. Seltsames Auge's national animal is the Raccoon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Chaos Magic.

Seltsames Auge is ranked 133,741^st in the world and 7,302^nd in Osiris for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,397.92 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.