The State of Grace James is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 43.674 billion Grace Jamesians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The large, liberal government is primarily concerned with Welfare, although Healthcare and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality and Public Transport receive no funds. The average income tax rate is 41.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Grace Jamesian economy, worth a remarkable 1,355 trillion betales a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 31,043 betales, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Abortions are routinely performed in Grace James's hospitals, fur coats have become the latest fashion trend, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, and Grace James is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Grace James's national animal is the deer, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Grace James is ranked 7,594^th in the world and 1^st in Zen Garden for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 5,258.17 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.