The Federal Republic of Derland is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its otherworldly petting zoo, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, cheerful population of 4.216 billion Derlandians 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 Administration, Education, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Deer City. The average income tax rate is 84.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Derlandian economy, worth 689 trillion florins a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 163,511 florins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government guarantees that tourists will have the ultimate trip on their trips, not all rivers run to the sea, the seventh son of a seventh son is fated to be a millionaire, and the nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Derland's national animal is the deer, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Derland is ranked 14,479^th in the world and 910^th in Balder for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 4,172.12 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.