The Federal Republic of Mariadne is a colossal, genial nation, remarkable for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, hard-working population of 9.548 billion Mariadneans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The large, corrupt government prioritizes Education, with Administration, Industry, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Calidessia. The average income tax rate is 72.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Mariadnean economy, worth a remarkable 1,348 trillion Dollarydoos a year, is dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 141,253 Dollarydoos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Conspiracy theorists allege Calidessia's new subway map resembles Satanic symbols, the government has enacted freedom of information, one does not simply walk into the tundra, and physics lessons mostly involve talking about emotional management techniques. Crime is almost non-existent. Mariadne's national animal is the Mariadnean Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Mariadne is ranked 159,640^th in the world and 4,019^th in The North Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 60.18 law-abiding acts per hour.