The Dominion of Kentes is a massive, genial nation, ruled by Arthur Majors with a fair hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and daily referendums. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.272 billion Kentesians 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, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Plyford. The average income tax rate is 32.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Kentesian economy, worth 235 trillion Pounds a year, is dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 103,708 Pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

There's never enough space in space, mining is the nation's most dangerous occupation, citizens seem fixated on 105m x 45m rectangles, and Eau de Trashcan has become a wildly popular perfume. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kentes's national animal is the Finch, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Kentes is ranked 224,910^th in the world and 160^th in Corsair for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.27 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.