The Allied States of Venom I is a mammoth, genial nation, ruled by President Jack Vincent with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 9.772 billion Venomians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Mediocreo. The average income tax rate is 84.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Venomian economy, worth a remarkable 1,711 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 175,183 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

President Jack Vincent consults the market before choosing breakfast, the government is a clear-cut case of tyranny by majority, government leaders testify at international tribunals on why the sun went out, and death is nobody's business. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Venom I's national animal is the King Cobra, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Venom I is ranked 8,834^th in the world and 23^rd in the Outback for Highest Poor Incomes, with 131,896.2 Standard Monetary Units.