The Republic of Storm Asparagus is a huge, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Idinist population. The hard-working population of 738 million Storm Asparagusians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 14.4%.

The Storm Asparagusian economy, worth 35.9 trillion Idinists a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Woodchip Exports, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 48,663 Idinists, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Storm Asparagus's national animal is the Idinist.

Storm Asparagus is ranked 210,643^rd in the world and 3,282^nd in eta for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 830.94 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.