The Federal Republic of Mambo 19 is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, zero percent divorce rate, and infamous sell-swords. The compassionate, devout population of 1.428 billion Mambo 19ians 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Defense. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 66.5%.

The powerhouse Mambo 19ian economy, worth 139 trillion monies a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Cheese Exports. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 97,908 monies, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 355,339 per year while the poor average 19,213, a ratio of 18.5 to 1.

Birth rates have hit an all-time low, metal detectors at school gates make sure that teenagers are carrying at least one sidearm, the military invades any neighboring nation with the gall to criticize its policies, and the "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Mambo 19 City Times is sold out. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mambo 19's national animal is the card, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Mambo 19 is ranked 74,199^th in the world and 231^st in Izern for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,703.3 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.