The Federal Republic of Berdaw is a fledgling, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. The hard-working, democratic population of 6 million Berdawians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 19.7%.

The Berdawian economy, worth 299 billion berds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 49,854 berds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

The tenet of free speech is held dear, promising seven years of bad luck leads to seven years of community service, nudity is frowned upon, and all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Berdaw's national animal is the Cat, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Berdaw is ranked 134,713^th in the world and 1,761^st in the Pacific for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 43 on the Kitten Softness Rating.