The Republic of Astereea is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its ban on automobiles, compulsory military service, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 23 million Astereeans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 26.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Astereean economy, worth 1.24 trillion styxes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 54,015 styxes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

The general public only knows their favorite politician's first name, bouncers at the door of the sweet shop warn five-year-olds not to cause trouble, meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions, and paralegals spend all day Hewlett-Packing attorneys' law briefs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Astereea's national animal is the raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Astereea is ranked 86,087^th in the world and 9^th in Clio for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,555.66 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.