The Federation of Westein is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President Günther Wentzel with an even hand, and notable for its daily referendums, unlimited-speed roads, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 11.921 billion Westeinians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lustendeck. The average income tax rate is 99.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Westeinian economy, worth a remarkable 3,995 trillion Union Brorkels a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 335,130 Union Brorkels, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Losing your sock key may require surgical intervention, Westeinians incessantly needle their doctors for relief, record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been reported, and President Günther Wentzel's reputation is hard as nails. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Westein's national animal is the Whale, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Westein is ranked 4,587^th in the world and 208^th in Osiris for Most Patriotic, with 85.83 flags saluted per person per day.