The Final Reprieve of Kainin is a mammoth, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Rainin with a fair hand, and notable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, smutty television, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 5.375 billion Paths hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, corrupt, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Regalia. The average income tax rate is 90.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Paths economy, worth a remarkable 1,019 trillion Candle Waxes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 189,656 Candle Waxes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The secret ingredient is love (and MSG), no one questions why the chicken crossed the road anymore, students at universities think exercise bikes are pieces of abstract art, and scientists on maritime expeditions return with a healthy glow. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Kainin's national animal is the Christmas Bat, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Athyism.

Kainin is ranked 18,087^th in the world and 571^st in The North Pacific for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 3,390.85 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.