The Free Land of Podlachian State is a large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 50 million Podlachians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, with Healthcare, Education, and Administration also on the agenda, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.1%.

The strong Podlachian economy, worth 2.73 trillion podlans a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Pizza Delivery, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 54,573 podlans, with the richest citizens earning 9.8 times as much as the poorest.

Multiple births are a cause of celebration for tax collectors, the nation's navy has been named the scourge of the seven thousand seas, the television adaptation of Jennifer Government is the most popular program in the nation, and a third of Podlachians are e-certified CEOs. Crime, especially youth-related, is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Podlachian State's national animal is the bison, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Podlachian State is ranked 76,401^st in the world and 1,303^rd in the South Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 2,982.47 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.