The Federal Republic of Coldian is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by The Admiral with a fair hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 6.883 billion Coldians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Collin City. The average income tax rate is 93.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Coldianese economy, worth a remarkable 1,892 trillion Collans a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 274,915 Collans, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Blackface performers claim they are being deliberately ironic, therapists can always squeeze in another house-call, newly synthesized elements' half-lives are a million times shorter than the time it takes to say their names, and suit-clad businessmen have been taking advantage of the relaxed welfare qualifications by shopping with food stamps. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Coldian's national animal is the Golden Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Coldian is ranked 977^th in the world and 5^th in 001 Alpha Prime for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 995.47 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.