The Most Serene Republic of Valondra is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Rose Blackmore with a fair hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, irreverence towards religion, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.149 billion Valondrans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Administration, Welfare, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ammondale. The average income tax rate is 70.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Valondran economy, worth 180 trillion Kronor a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Book Publishing. Average income is 83,897 Kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The importance of winning Olympic gold medals is indoctrinated from an early age, blue sky thinkers are reminded that the firmament is actually more of a grey-ish colour, it is illegal to brush crumbs off your clothing outdoors, and child labor has been outlawed. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Valondra's national animal is the Moth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Valondra is ranked 10,912^th in the world and 499^th in The North Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 55.21 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.