The United Equatorial Federation of Ekopia is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Delkón Karụloda Fidágo Hakóso Nagar with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, avowedly heterosexual populace, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 2.83 billion Ekopes are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.

The tiny, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hekopol. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 3.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Ekopese economy, worth 613 trillion Ekopese Francs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an amazing 216,868 Ekopese Francs, with the richest citizens earning 8.7 times as much as the poorest.

A faint smell of body odour can be detected at several miles' distance from the National Science Park, the lasting legacy of the current generation is a million years of buried radioactivity, the Rhinoceros stadiums are open 24/7, and commuter vessels have trouble staying afloat due to increased passengers. Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Ekopia's national animal is the Rhinoceros, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Ekopic Orthodox Christian Church.

Ekopia is ranked 325,490^th in the world and 365^th in Christians for Safest, scoring 4.81 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.