The Republic of Transhalva is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Alek Dezer with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, frequent executions, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 4.487 billion Transhalvians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large, corrupt, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Psyan. The average income tax rate is 94.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Transhalvian economy, worth 870 trillion Dinjaras a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 193,960 Dinjaras, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Large areas of Transhalva are not accessible by the public, mathematicians are gathering an infinite number of Bisons and typewriters to see if they can recreate the works of Max Barry, afternoon delight in care homes is restricted to a serving of spotted dick at 3pm, and political satirists and late night comedians weep as the government begins cleaning up its act. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Transhalva's national animal is the Bison, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Transhalva is ranked 54,819^th in the world and 85^th in The League for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 2,005.18 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.