The Republic of Sorvalen is a large, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Animal population. The hard-working population of 173 million Sorvalenians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 16.7%.

The Sorvalenian economy, worth 7.95 trillion Currencies a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Furniture Restoration industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Soda Sales, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 45,961 Currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sorvalen's national animal is the Animal.

Sorvalen is ranked 286,745^th in the world and 11,773^rd in Balder for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring -7.07 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.