The Commonwealth of P r io la- is a tiny, genial nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. The devout population of 8 million Priolans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 23.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Priolan economy, worth 365 billion Orcrits a year, is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,662 Orcrits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is totally unknown. P r io la-'s national animal is the Red Bellied Wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

P r io la- is ranked 222,155^th in the world and 261^st in Lightyears Away for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -5.35 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.