The First Republic of Chalan is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by President Takari with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, pith helmet sales, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 1.8 billion Chalanians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Saipan. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 72.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Chalanian economy, worth 259 trillion Moneroes a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 144,293 Moneroes, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

The "war on terror" doesn't seem to be making Chalanians any less frightened, five-year-olds chanting "Little Miss Muffet" are accused of bullying arachnophobes, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts, and sleep-deprived officials are known to collapse after late night revision for their examinations. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Chalan's national animal is the Mariana Fruit Dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Chalan is ranked 92,386^th in the world and 3,665^th in The East Pacific for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 39,680.77 Standard Monetary Units.