The Free Land of Solph is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 26 million Solphians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, is dominated by the Department of Spirituality, although Education is also considered important, while Social Policy and Welfare receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.4%.

The Solphian economy, worth 1.43 trillion hopets a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 55,167 hopets, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 357,629 per year while the poor average 3,403, a ratio of 105 to 1.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, euthanasia is legal, psychiatrists that date patients are congratulated on their romantic conquests, and radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion. Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Solph's national animal is the Swan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Solph is ranked 224,063^rd in the world and 45^th in Free Market Federation for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -3.35 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.