The Kingdom of Vandenmark is a mid-sized, safe nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kæmpe blæksprutte population. The hard-working population of 62 million Vandenmarkians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 26.0%.

The strong Vandenmarkian economy, worth 3.37 trillion Grøns a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Information Technology. Average income is 54,396 Grøns, with the richest citizens earning 6.2 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the tenet of free speech is held dear, citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, and the alien invasion siren sounds eerily like a UFO. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vandenmark's national animal is the Kæmpe blæksprutte.

Vandenmark is ranked 75,661^st in the world and 578^th in Brest Oblast for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,027.58 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.