The Federal Kingdom of Skwar is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by King Thomas with an even hand, and notable for its anti-smoking policies, keen interest in outer space, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 15.163 billion Skwarans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The minute, corrupt government, or what there is of one, is primarily concerned with Defense, with Industry, Administration, and Law & Order also on the agenda, while Environment and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Skwar Capital District. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Skwarish economy, worth a remarkable 3,703 trillion escudoes a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 244,223 escudoes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Being King Thomas has been voted one of the top ten most dangerous jobs, roadside walls are being built and mother nature is paying for it, Goldilocks has found a lucrative career as a zoning consultant, and emergency responders spend more time in the air than giving air. Crime is relatively low. Skwar's national animal is the Skwar honu, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Skwaricism.

Skwar is ranked 19,705^th in the world and 489^th in the South Pacific for Most Cultured, scoring 87 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.