The United States of South Parter is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Yame Kock M with a fair hand, and notable for its public floggings, unlimited-speed roads, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 4.772 billion South Parterians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, corrupt, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Parston. The average income tax rate is 76.6%.

The frighteningly efficient South Parterian economy, worth a remarkable 1,322 trillion Paelous a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Retail, Information Technology, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an amazing 277,238 Paelous, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.1 times as much as the poorest.

Advert breaks are played at lower volumes to make them easier to ignore, employees who skip lunch to avoid sub-par cafeteria food risk getting fired, voter turnout for the election of the Junior Assistant for Non-Digital Media Strategies has been unsurprisingly low, and radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. South Parter's national animal is the emu, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

South Parter is ranked 239,041^st in the world and 5,344^th in The North Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 47.09 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.