The Borderlands of Northumberlandia is a huge, efficient nation, notable for its compulsory military service, frequent executions, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 898 million Northumberlandians 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, corrupt government is primarily concerned with Defense, with Administration, Law & Order, and Education also on the agenda, while Welfare and Social Policy are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The average income tax rate is 9.9%.

The powerhouse Northumberlandian economy, worth 100 trillion Pound Sterlings a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an impressive 112,366 Pound Sterlings, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.

Immigrants are required to salute the flag five times a day, the army is spending millions cloning khaki-colored dinosaurs, the ruling party has a devil of a time keeping order in the ranks, and public enemies often walk home with spotless garments and crime records. Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Northumberlandia's national animal is the Magpie, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Northumberlandia is ranked 29,640^th in the world and 735^th in The North Pacific for Most Patriotic, with 38.76 flags saluted per person per day.