The Neo-Colonial Empire of Anglost is a mammoth, cultured nation, ruled by King William IV with an even hand, and notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, keen interest in outer space, and compulsory military service. The compassionate population of 6.846 billion Anglostians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sunrisedon. The average income tax rate is 25.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Anglostian economy, worth 310 trillion Chits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Woodchip Exports, and Gambling. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,423 Chits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Armed war-criminals gain asylum if deemed 'fabulous' enough, the government is continually probing the galaxy in search of alien life, tourists outnumber citizens two to one, and primetime re-runs of The Black and White Minstrel Show are a critical hit. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Anglost's national animal is the Tea, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Sunrisism.

Anglost is ranked 67,955^th in the world and 852^nd in The East Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 3,616.36 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.