The Federal Republic of The Union of Koslenv is a huge, efficient nation, ruled by The First Magistrate with a fair hand, and renowned for its national health service, absence of drug laws, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 999 million Koslenvians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kurtwich. The average income tax rate is 29.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Koslenvian economy, worth 99.2 trillion euros a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 99,291 euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

Children as young as six shock their parents by coming out of the closet, directors of low-budget sci-fi films are flocking to use Kurtwich as a backdrop, glittering new sports stadiums adorn every city and town, and preservative manufacturers are told to put a lid on it. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. The Union of Koslenv's national animal is the eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

The Union of Koslenv is ranked 57,843^rd in the world and 462^nd in Europe for Most Developed, scoring 75.12 on the Human Development Index.