The Democratic States of Lakeri is a huge, safe nation, ruled by James Elder with an even hand, and renowned for its ubiquitous missile silos, compulsory military service, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate population of 950 million Lakerians 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 Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lakeri City. The average income tax rate is 28.0%.

The strong Lakerian economy, worth 66.6 trillion Lakeri Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 70,157 Lakeri Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Pet owners must make a payment if their charges leave a deposit, Scrabble champions have been left scrambling for scraps, newlywed misogynists complain about their wives keeping their maiden names, and radio stations are forbidden to play anything with too much drum or bass. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lakeri's national animal is the Tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Lakeri is ranked 167,345^th in the world and 1,476^th in the West Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 232.28 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.