The Federation of Stensemertef is a very large, genial nation, notable for its compulsory military service, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working population of 416 million Stensemertefians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 36.5%.

The Stensemertefian economy, worth 19.9 trillion Metrons a year, is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 47,887 Metrons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Stensemertef's national animal is the Strognus Silverback.

Stensemertef is ranked 235,136^th in the world and 3^rd in Sernet for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 29.22 on the Bus Surprisal Index.