The Empire of Duck Imperialist Union is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its soft-spoken computers, frequent executions, and ban on automobiles. The hard-nosed, devout population of 473 million Northern Imperials 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 Spirituality, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Old Deepond. The average income tax rate is 23.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Duck Imperialist Unionian economy, worth 32.9 trillion Breads 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 Retail industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Information Technology. Average income is 69,611 Breads, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

The big red machine has ground to a halt, masterpieces by male artists are on display in the dumpsters behind the gallery, school uniforms are compulsory, and the nation is wading into dangerous waters. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Duck Imperialist Union's national animal is the Duck, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Duck Imperialist Union is ranked 166,077^th in the world and 1^st in Anatidenia for Highest Economic Output, with 32.9 trillion Standard Monetary Units.