The Free Republic of Caperdia is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Andrew Philips with a fair hand, and renowned for its national health service, otherworldly petting zoo, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 3.762 billion Caperdians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Virelia. The average income tax rate is 24.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Caperdian economy, worth 906 trillion Caperdian Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 241,053 Caperdian Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

The 'three Rs' have become the 'four Rs' with the addition of Rightful Thought, hypochondriacs demand treatment for genetic disorders they don't have, punitive tariffs protect local industry, and politicians spend more time in courtrooms than in Parliament. Crime is totally unknown. Caperdia's national animal is the Falcon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Caperdia is ranked 7,164^th in the world and 16^th in Canada for Highest Average Incomes, with 241,053.99 Standard Monetary Units.