The Spacefaring Trade Federation of Australopia is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Chairman Vixsuliam Alumium with an even hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 7.164 billion Australopians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of FCS Australopia. The average income tax rate is 35.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Australopian economy, worth a remarkable 1,616 trillion Australopia Monetary Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 225,624 Australopia Monetary Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

A formerly quiet little town is now booming as both a cult centre and a tourist attraction, defense lawyers suggestively note to juries how flagrantly happy victims were, the government officially wants you to slow down and speak more clearly, and 'TARTARUS Biolab Singing Birdnado 6: You Gotta Be Kidding Me' is this summer's top-grossing movie. Crime is totally unknown. Australopia's national animal is the TARTARUS Biolab Singing Bird, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Forgo Origins.

Australopia is ranked 102,943^rd in the world and 156^th in The League for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,697.06 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.