The Community of Edestus is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 2.291 billion Edestusians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 22.4%.

The Edestusian economy, worth 92.0 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Woodchip Exports, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 40,153 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Edestus's national animal is the Kitsune.

Edestus is ranked 80,411^th in the world and 4^th in Stockton for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,687.33 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.