The of Peoples Republic of Joyea is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Premier Wann Khaoma with an even hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, keen interest in outer space, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 17.962 billion Joyeans are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Joyea City. The average income tax rate is 80.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Joyean economy, worth a remarkable 3,947 trillion Riels a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 219,768 Riels, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

It is said that the captain goes down with the ship but ecological protection goes up, children can't read, but they sure know how to lay good bricks, praying at the office can see you terminated for napping, and freed serfs and former nobles exchange awkward glances in the produce aisle. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Peoples Republic of Joyea's national animal is the Joyean Tiger, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Joyean Orthodox Christian Church.

Peoples Republic of Joyea is ranked 3,653^rd in the world and 4^th in Anime Nations Against Liberals for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring 58,414.11 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.