The Democratic Republic of Applesandoranges is a very large, genial nation, notable for its fear of technology, ban on automobiles, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate population of 484 million Applesandorangesians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Welfare, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The great city. The average income tax rate is 36.8%.

The Applesandorangesian economy, worth 27.0 trillion Fruits a year, is led by the Uranium Mining industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 55,790 Fruits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's democracy attracts huddled masses yearning to breathe free, health inspectors are seen eating black truffle fondue with their bottled water, the government regularly reassures citizens that there are no monsters under their beds, and pretending to be prejudiced is a good way to get out of jury duty. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Applesandoranges's national animal is the Sloth.

Applesandoranges is ranked 300,078^th in the world and 8^th in Alliance of Sovereign Nations for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring -7.08 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.