The Republic of As They Descend is a colossal, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning swan population. The hard-working population of 8.206 billion As They Descendians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 13.7%.

The As They Descendian economy, worth 407 trillion rubles a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 49,610 rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. As They Descend's national animal is the swan.

As They Descend is ranked 178,448^th in the world and 6^th in Walsingford for Highest Food Quality, scoring 13.38 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.