The Planeda Unio of Askio is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ministraro with a fair hand, and remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, punitive income tax rates, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 4.969 billion Askians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astorio. The average income tax rate is 96.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Askian economy, worth a remarkable 1,644 trillion Spesmiloj a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 330,971 Spesmiloj, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Air purifiers fight smoke machines on Askian stage setups, replacement organs are grown in vats, the military maintains a fierce arsenal of 'Cure Missiles', and legislators work 24/7 due to an influx of single-issue bills. Crime is totally unknown. Askio's national animal is the Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Askio is ranked 84,080^th in the world and 3^rd in Esperanto for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 2,483.48 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.