The Kingdom of Candanadium is a titanic, safe nation, ruled by Pieter von Juppertal with an even hand, and notable for its aversion to nipples, keen interest in outer space, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, devout population of 16.863 billion Candanadians 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 Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Konigstadt. The average income tax rate is 79.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Candanadian economy, worth a remarkable 3,839 trillion thalers a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 227,669 thalers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

The weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, students do more community service than homework, scientists on maritime expeditions return with a healthy glow, and agreeing to appear on TV is often the best way to access social care. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Candanadium's national animal is the polar bear, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Eostrism.

Candanadium is ranked 250,949^th in the world and 13^th in The Democratika for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -4 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.