The Empire of Carpua is a titanic, genial nation, ruled by Samrajni Queen Aura I with an even hand, and remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, frequent executions, and public floggings. The compassionate, hard-working, cynical population of 10.354 billion Carpuans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Regalidia. The average income tax rate is 39.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Carpuan economy, worth a remarkable 1,086 trillion Carpuan Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 104,916 Carpuan Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

Sailors spend their shore leave helping old ladies cross the street, billions of Carpuan Credits are being blown on orbital weapons development, polygamy is legal, and nude art is becoming wildly popular. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Carpua's national animal is the Dinosaurs, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Carpua is ranked 45,876^th in the world and 6^th in Grand Imperium of a Thousand Realms for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 2,081.08 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.