The Five Island Republic of Foodes is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, frequent executions, and anti-smoking policies. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.757 billion Foodesians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Rostesham. The average income tax rate is 48.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Foodesian economy, worth 210 trillion PIPS a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 76,242 PIPS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

The Federal Council of Foodes has been announced as the new Head of State, going on a diet invalidates your passport, producers insist that movie stars wear crash helmets in every scene, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Foodes's national animal is the Pigeon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Foodes is ranked 27,546^th in the world and 837^th in The North Pacific for Safest, scoring 110.2 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.