The Republic of Keshvaria is a large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 139 million Keshvarians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Defense, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 10.7%.

The Keshvarian economy, worth 9.16 trillion Kardons a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Trout Farming, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 65,908 Kardons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Drugs containing the compound "oleum de serpens" are being sold to cancer patients, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, soldiers are equipped with multi-million Kardon battlesuits, and people often get liposuction to reduce their air fares. Crime is almost non-existent. Keshvaria's national animal is the Phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Keshvaria is ranked 306,417^th in the world and 1,998^th in the Rejected Realms for Largest Black Market, with 11.0 billion Standard Monetary Units.