The Federal Republic of Averdan is a large, efficient nation, renowned for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 194 million Averdanians are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 18.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Averdanian economy, worth 21.8 trillion Averdan Crowns a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Trout Farming, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 112,484 Averdan Crowns, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 369,485 per year while the poor average 25,680, a ratio of 14.4 to 1.

Artists attempt to convince the Hardship Fund that their unmade bed is a masterpiece, dubiously qualified Skandilundian barristers keep referring to laws as 'government guidelines', political speeches always take place at sunset to a background of patriotic power ballads, and creative compliance measures ensure that high-ranking officials live in luxury while the country's coffers collect cobwebs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Averdan's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Averdan is ranked 54,969^th in the world and 37^th in Union Brazilian for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,706.96 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.