The Five Island Republic of Foodes is a massive, safe nation, notable for its anti-smoking policies, ban on automobiles, and avant-garde cinema. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.511 billion Foodesians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Rostesham. The average income tax rate is 41.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Foodesian economy, worth 119 trillion PIPS a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 79,207 PIPS, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The study of medicine is popular throughout Foodes, bars are packed at all hours, being Leader has been voted one of the top ten most dangerous jobs, and the Federal Council of Foodes has been announced as the new Head of State. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Foodes's national animal is the Pigeon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Foodes is ranked 15,799^th in the world and 662^nd in The North Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 53.84 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.