The Federal Kingdom of Skwar is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by King Thomas with an even hand, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, unlimited-speed roads, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless, devout population of 15.044 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, although Industry, Administration, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Environment and Welfare are ignored. 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 3,674 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 29,817^th in the world and 247^th in the South Pacific for Most Corrupt Governments, with 79.3 kickbacks per hour.