The Allied States of Kipple is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, unlimited-speed roads, and absence of drug laws. The democratic population of 988 million Kippleans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 51.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Kipplean economy, worth 39.7 trillion Walts a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Cheese Exports, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 40,166 Walts, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Manufacturers of biodegradable plastics have to wait for months to show evidence of organic decomposition, the black market offers sweet deals, kindergartners' favourite dance move is the stop-drop-and-roll, and strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kipple's national animal is the Moose, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Kipple is ranked 45,865^th in the world and 101^st in Democratic Socialist Assembly for Smartest Citizens, with 45.8 quips per hour.