The United States of Fetzerton is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, national health service, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 318 million Fetzertonians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Albertson. The average income tax rate is 35.3%.

The all-consuming Fetzertonian economy, worth 26.9 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 84,451 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

The past is set in stone, students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas, organ donation is compulsory, and Leader consults the market before choosing breakfast. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Fetzerton's national animal is the black bear.

Fetzerton is ranked 135,696^th in the world and 1,412^th in the Pacific for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 35.26 Effective Tax Rate.