The Republic of Granevia is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Élise Boucher with an even hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, museums and concert halls, and daily referendums. The compassionate population of 5.841 billion Granevians 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of St Michel-Depres. The average income tax rate is 55.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Granevian economy, worth 611 trillion Francs a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Furniture Restoration, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 104,719 Francs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Motivational posters send motorists positive vibes in high-risk areas, the end of autumn is celebrated with a bonfire of designer bags, handling people's data is proving an immersive experience, and children often kick Sparrows for amusement. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Granevia's national animal is the Sparrow, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Granevia is ranked 17,508^th in the world and 340^th in Europe for Most Beautiful Environments, with 1,117.88 pounds of wildlife per square mile.