The State of Xiangtai is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, democratic population of 8.96 billion Xiangtaians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 9.9%.

The Xiangtaian economy, worth 492 trillion betales a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. Average income is 54,998 betales, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Skateboarding is considered a form of diplomacy, hiding wrinkles with make-up is illegal, tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests, and the police force is on a recruitment drive. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Xiangtai's national animal is the deer.

Xiangtai is ranked 65,875^th in the world and 8^th in Porto Novo for Most Valuable International Artwork, with zero Bank.