The Colony of Cuprand is a mammoth, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 6.116 billion Cuprandians 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19.5%.

The Cuprandian economy, worth 262 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Retail. Average income is 42,979 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cuprand's national animal is the Kitsune.

Cuprand is ranked 178,991^st in the world and 12^th in Stargate for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.