The Republic of Acargite is a huge, safe nation, notable for its ubiquitous missile silos, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working population of 256 million Acargiteans 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 25.5%.

The all-consuming Acargitean economy, worth 23.6 trillion kronor a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 92,246 kronor, with the richest citizens earning 9.2 times as much as the poorest.

Strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices, minor parties are virtually absent in Parliament, the climate agreement has actually increased the volume of hot air in the atmosphere, and homeowners on prime real estate have been seen dodging giant bulldozers with cartoon characters painted on them. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Acargite's national animal is the leopard, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Acargite is ranked 17,628^th in the world and 335^th in the West Pacific for Safest, scoring 115.19 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.