The Republic of Island of Avalon is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Howard Hellington with an even hand, and renowned for its public floggings, smutty television, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate population of 5.273 billion Avalonians 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 Industry, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Okrough. The average income tax rate is 45.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Avalonian economy, worth 497 trillion Dollars a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 94,346 Dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Helicopter parenting is on the rise, unemployed political consultants and advertisers spend every election night weeping for the good old days, the regional delicacy of chocolate bombes is deadlier than an unexploded bomb, and government spokespeople are working overtime trying to convince concerned citizens that President Howard Hellington is not a crook. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Island of Avalon's national animal is the Emperor Penguin, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Christianity.

Island of Avalon is ranked 112,911^th in the world and 17^th in Ramility Empire for Most Patriotic, with 15.06 flags saluted per person per day.