The Republic of Seashaper AO is a mammoth, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its state-planned economy, punitive income tax rates, and stringent health and safety legislation. The cynical, humorless, devout population of 6.43 billion Seashaper AOians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 70.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Seashaper AOian economy, worth 870 trillion Gems a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 135,398 Gems, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Treason is relative, a positive GPA is all it takes to get an elite education, the state-controlled media salutes those about to spy, and report cards now include a 'Pain Tolerance' grading column. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Seashaper AO's national animal is the Asherton, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Seashaper AO is ranked 268,123^rd in the world and 12^th in Paichnidi for Nicest Citizens, with 6.84 average smiles per day.