The Democratic Republic of Waov is a colossal, genial nation, notable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, compulsory military service, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 2.847 billion Waovians 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 Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kentora City. The average income tax rate is 53.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Waovian economy, worth 312 trillion Waovian Yen a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 109,523 Waovian Yen, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Prankster scientists legally change their names to silly pseudonyms before major discoveries, environmental legislation occurs cyclically, immersive video game experiences are interrupted by incessant disclaimer pop-ups, and the house always wins. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Waov's national animal is the Swan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Waov is ranked 34,877^th in the world and 88^th in The Frontier Sea for Smartest Citizens, with 52.4 quips per hour.