The Republic of Jolan is a massive, genial nation, ruled by Michael J Stockholm with an even hand, and remarkable for its frequent executions, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate population of 1.001 billion Jolanians 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 Healthcare, Education, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Karslav La Kait. The average income tax rate is 41.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Jolanian economy, worth 65.8 trillion Jaolins a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 65,712 Jaolins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Little League matches are often attended by riot police with water cannon... just in case, signs saying "No Poor People or Weirdoes" are common outside shops and cafés, casino tax breaks are even bigger than their jackpots, and demand for gourmet white truffles is on the rise. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Jolan's national animal is the Mockingbird, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Jolan is ranked 35,132^nd in the world and 10^th in The Socialist Republic for Highest Food Quality, scoring 50.23 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.