The Protectorate of I set the Stage is a massive, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 1.001 billion I set the Stageans 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.3%.

The I set the Stagean economy, worth 41.3 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 41,222 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. I set the Stage's national animal is the Kitsune.

I set the Stage is ranked 292,375^th in the world and 2^nd in Systems Alliance for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring -40 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.