The Armed Republic of Joundia is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, vat-grown people, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 9.468 billion Joundians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 90.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Joundian economy, worth a remarkable 2,158 trillion Mineral-Enriched Bodily Fluids a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 227,995 Mineral-Enriched Bodily Fluids, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

The fire protection service is wholly government-funded, crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing, hospitals fear government fines more than terrorist ransoms, and no bunny expects the Joundian rabbit coalition. Crime is totally unknown. Joundia's national animal is the Tardigrade, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Joundia is ranked 2,713^th in the world and 92^nd in The East Pacific for Most Beautiful Environments, with 2,968.39 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.