The Holy Empire of StMichael is a large, efficient nation, notable for its anti-smoking policies, compulsory military service, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 115 million StMichaelians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 31.0%.

The very strong StMichaelian economy, worth 9.98 trillion Denaris a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 86,774 Denaris, with the richest citizens earning 6.4 times as much as the poorest.

The tobacco industry has burnt out, people with political aspirations study how to make balloon animals, gardeners must genetically test weeds for unique traits before digging them up, and the military's newest toy broadcasts StMichael's anthem on hostile frequencies to drive enemies insane. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. StMichael's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

StMichael is ranked 111,207^th in the world and 86^th in Cumberperry for Nicest Citizens, with 14.16 average smiles per day.