The Republic of Stolvard is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Lion population. The hard-working population of 8 million Stolvardians 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 17.5%.

The Stolvardian economy, worth 360 billion Kroner a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Woodchip Exports, and Book Publishing. Average income is 45,049 Kroner, 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. Stolvard's national animal is the Lion.

Stolvard is ranked 189,358^th in the world and 45^th in Corvinia Refounded for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 897.83 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.