The Grand Duchy of Wibblestein is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its state-planned economy, compulsory military service, and keen interest in outer space. The quiet, industrious population of 277 million Wibblesteinians are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 67.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Wibblesteinian economy, worth 9.60 trillion Wibbles a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 34,664 Wibbles, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, Leader's told that love often manifests itself through homicidal four-lettered litanies, solving crossword puzzles requires fluency in at least five languages, and humble workers tempt fate for a taste of airline caviar. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Wibblestein's national animal is the Wombat, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Wibblestein is ranked 212,369^th in the world and 3,022^nd in the West Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 49.5 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.