The Ripobaek of Whelaen is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by David Solsonne with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, public floggings, and compulsory military service. The compassionate population of 4.585 billion Whelaenians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kolasten. The average income tax rate is 44.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Whelaenian economy, worth 615 trillion Whels a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 134,223 Whels, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Foreign casinos have trouble paying fans who bet on the triumph of the Kolasten Whelaenian Dogs against long odds, CEOs can't hear the term 'Fire Sale' without bursting into tears, Jennifer Government is a bestseller, and Scoutmasters debate whether luxury log cabins defeat the purpose of camping. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Whelaen's national animal is the Whelaenian Dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Whelaen is ranked 45,355^th in the world and 19^th in Lonia Kreptia Llor for Most Developed, scoring 77.96 on the Human Development Index.