The Fabled Republic of Wischland is a massive, safe nation, ruled by President Maria von Eisenmerk with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, smutty television, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.091 billion Wischlandians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Fernimburg. The average income tax rate is 38.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Wischlandian economy, worth 249 trillion Orchis a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 119,364 Orchis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Weekly religious services often resemble campaign rallies, government solves problems by tossing money at the nearest geek, builders across Wischland are blocked up with orders for new public loos, and the television adaptation of Jennifer Government is the most popular program in the nation. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Wischland's national animal is the Great Horned Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Wischland is ranked 237,263^rd in the world and 923^rd in 10000 Islands for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens, with 31.28 Whatever.