The Lethinian Dominion of Brunswald is a massive, genial nation, notable for its ban on automobiles, irreverence towards religion, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.923 billion Brunswaldians 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 Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Brunsburg. The average income tax rate is 23.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Brunswaldian economy, worth 126 trillion The Brunswaldian Korunas a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 65,668 The Brunswaldian Korunas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Public loudspeakers constantly tell citizens they are "happy people", candidates make campaign speeches at the funerals of former rivals, burning twigs to keep warm while lost in the wild is now a felony, and belief that Leader is a lizard-person from outer space has reached an all-time high. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brunswald's national animal is the Lion, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Brunswald is ranked 135,502^nd in the world and 57^th in Aspen for Lowest Crime Rates, with 64.34 law-abiding acts per hour.