The United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and strictly enforced bedtime. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 19.572 billion Alcona and Hubrisians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Thunderbay. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 31.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Alcona and Hubrisian economy, worth a remarkable 1,863 trillion Griffens a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Average income is 95,222 Griffens, with the richest citizens earning 5.7 times as much as the poorest.

Surrealist houses shaped like mushrooms and volcanoes dominate the wealthiest neighborhoods, kissing cousins produce the heartiest babies, Alcona and Hubris's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region, and main battle tanks stalk the woods of Alcona and Hubris in search of Red Manxes. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Alcona and Hubris's national animal is the Red Manx, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Alcona and Hubris is ranked 76,974^th in the world and 2^nd in The Federated Klatchian Coast for Lowest Crime Rates, with 68.99 law-abiding acts per hour.