The Fiefdom of -Sam- is a mammoth, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning bird population. The hard-working population of 5.265 billion -Sam-ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 16.8%.

The -Sam-ian economy, worth 241 trillion ryous a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Retail, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 45,934 ryous, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -Sam-'s national animal is the bird.

-Sam- is ranked 72,501^st in the world and 203^rd in Penacony for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,130.62 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.