The People's Republic of Sevid is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 355 million Sevidians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Solidarity. The average income tax rate is 77.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but stagnant Sevidian economy, worth 5.24 trillion Ndias a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is dominated by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Soda Sales. Average income is 14,769 Ndias, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions, dissing one's former country is a prerequisite to apply for Sevidian citizenship, the comic book series 'Leader and the Villainous Corporate Cronies' is a best-seller, and top government officials are seen nervously grocery shopping among the general public. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sevid's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Sevid is ranked 87,856^th in the world and 791^st in the West Pacific for Longest Average Lifespans, with 75.08 years.