The Principality of Ignas is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its smutty television, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 117 million Ignasians 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, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. The average income tax rate is 35.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Ignasian economy, worth 6.33 trillion florins a year, is quite specialized and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Basket Weaving, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 54,081 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Giggling elementary school newspaper reporters want to know why Leader is a silly poophead, home education can sometimes be a load of bullocks, Ignasian police have to pay out of their own pockets for bulletproof vests, and NationStates is now a popular brand of laxatives despite Max Barry's protests. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control. Ignas's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Ignas is ranked 78,902^nd in the world and 2,535^th in The North Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50.99 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.