The Union of Verdalien is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Premier with an even hand, and remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, compulsory gun ownership, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working population of 2.845 billion Verdalians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Karthunia. The average income tax rate is 39.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Verdalian economy, worth 500 trillion Denars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 175,796 Denars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

The military sees national borders more as guidelines than absolutes, mandatory state-funded classes teach Libertarianism, sausages are seldom seen in the supermarket, and money always talks but the taboo subject of death just brings silence. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Verdalien's national animal is the Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Verdalien is ranked 9,283^rd in the world and 2^nd in Kali Yuga for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 66.2 on the Kitten Softness Rating.