The United States of Fildea is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Michael Günther with an even hand, and renowned for its public floggings, keen interest in outer space, and anti-smoking policies. The compassionate, hard-working population of 2.663 billion Fildians 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, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Newbein. The average income tax rate is 60.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Fildean economy, worth 345 trillion Fildian Dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 129,760 Fildian Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Beggars lack pockets for spare change, children are often observed making 'sand angels' in bunkers, reassembling shredded papers is the highlight of a spy's day, and the navy is hoping to hear the enemy shout "you sank my battleship!". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Fildea's national animal is the Fildian Giant Turtle, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Fildian Evangelism.

Fildea is ranked 14,056^th in the world and 659^th in The North Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 27.46 average smiles per day.