The Semi-Presidential Republic of Maxla is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Peter the 2nd Heifeldown with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, ritual sacrifices, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-working, devout population of 2.773 billion Maxlans 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kischmaren. The average income tax rate is 17.0%.

The powerhouse Maxlan economy, worth 236 trillion Maxlan Liefs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 85,405 Maxlan Liefs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.8 times as much as the poorest.

Convicts get out of jams easily, the government has implemented minimum wage laws, Maxlan companies generally just fire employees in lieu of giving them vacation, and the acceptance of acupuncture and other alternative therapies has needled the scientific community. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Maxla's national animal is the Bernese Mountain Dog and its national religion is Atheist.

Maxla is ranked 82,140^th in the world and 4,226^th in Balder for Highest Average Incomes, with 85,405.98 Standard Monetary Units.