The United Federation of Yasquia is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Sony Albertson with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, unlimited-speed roads, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working population of 6.401 billion Yasquians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Qasokna. The average income tax rate is 20.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Yasquian economy, worth 690 trillion Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 107,829 Credits, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Powerful x-ray machines used by the Customs Department can see into the homes of nearby residents, vets have been drafted in to help "fix" those who fail the parental license exam, young adults still believe that Buffaloes deliver newborns to expecting parents, and scenic beaches are now protected by massive concrete walls. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Yasquia's national animal is the Buffalo.

Yasquia is ranked 9,809^th in the world and 96^th in Europe for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 85,293.24 Standard Monetary Units.