The Federation of Astrellin is a titanic, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The hard-working, cynical population of 10.099 billion Astars enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 18.7%.

The Astrellinian economy, worth 516 trillion Ishars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 51,183 Ishars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

A major religion has been named as Astrellin's national religion, Leader has just been declared ruler of Astrellin in an international press conference, Astrellin has designated Astrellin City as its capital city, and some of the country's most famous photographers are animals. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Astrellin's national animal is the placeholder, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Astrellin is ranked 268,653^rd in the world and 1,356^th in the Plains of Perdition for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -7.07 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.