The Federal Republic of Karel37 is a very large, efficient nation, remarkable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, compulsory military service, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 390 million Karelians 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 Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Heřmanův Městec. The average income tax rate is 50.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Karelian economy, worth 29.4 trillion prdels a year, is dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Average income is 75,336 prdels, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Lonely children write fanfiction about absent fathers, Karelians seem to be catching more chills, visiting dignitaries often end up cuddling in the hot tub with Leader, and the nation's industries are scrambling to switch to biodegradable plastics. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Karel37's national animal is the beaver, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Karel37 is ranked 202,314^th in the world and 388^th in Horizon for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 5,809.1 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.