The Empire of Polmenania is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Phoenix Emperor Jorad Gunther with an even hand, and renowned for its digital currency, ubiquitous missile silos, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 5.878 billion Polmenanias 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, corrupt government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Industry are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ariosa. The average income tax rate is 77.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Polmenanian economy, worth a remarkable 1,272 trillion Quid a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an amazing 216,526 Quid, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Politicians ponder for at least a minute when asked if they would like sugar in their tea, the nation is wading into dangerous waters, scientific journals publish third-graders' school essays, and the latest "must-have" uPhone is 1/4 mm thinner than last year's uPhone. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Polmenania's national animal is the Phoenix, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Baptist Christianity.

Polmenania is ranked 4,127^th in the world and 4^th in Avaldonia for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 612.93 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.