The Federal Republic of Norklevo is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Lorel Kolle with a fair hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, infamous sell-swords, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 4.621 billion Norklevians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Cloaveton. The average income tax rate is 33.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Norklevian economy, worth a remarkable 1,075 trillion Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 232,675 Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

It is believed that belligerence is a passing phase foreign leaders will soon outgrow, crowds of flag-burning protesters tend to accidentally become crowds of burning protesters, the police double as repo men, and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Norklevo's national animal is the Hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Norklevo is ranked 326,530^th in the world and 4,513^th in The North Pacific for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 19.11 on the Bus Surprisal Index.