The Union of National Federation is a colossal, genial nation, remarkable for its anti-smoking policies, public floggings, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 9.909 billion National Federationians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, outspoken government prioritizes Industry, although Healthcare, Education, and Welfare are also considered important, while Defense receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bandar Seri Anggerik. The average income tax rate is 84.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient National Federationian economy, worth a remarkable 1,164 trillion TRENS a year, is highly specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 117,536 TRENS, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

It is universally agreed that the first 31 issues are the only ones with humor and charm (National Federation has found 2 easter eggs), airport announcements inform passengers that flights have been delayed because pilots are having afternoon naps, hospitals are amongst the best-funded in the region, and the national colors help to make everyone look slimmer. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. National Federation's national animal is the White-rumped shama, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

National Federation is ranked 3,186^th in the world and 2^nd in KAISERREICH for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 64.77 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.