The United Socialist Syndicates of Verlianna is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by General Secretary Villem Vaclav with a fair hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 2.787 billion Verlians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The medium-sized, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Defense, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vleim. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 21.7%.

The thriving Verlian economy, worth 119 trillion Valids a year, is led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Information Technology, and Gambling. Average income is 42,866 Valids, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 177,569 per year while the poor average 6,788, a ratio of 26.2 to 1.

The police double as repo men, the government tries not to listen to the people unless it absolutely has to, General Secretary Villem Vaclav has just been declared ruler of Verlianna in an international press conference, and bars are packed at all hours. Crime is a problem. Verlianna's national animal is the Vulture, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Verlianna is ranked 22,528^th in the world and 2^nd in The Holy Realm for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 3,050.33 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.