The Principality of Ignas is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its smutty television, infamous sell-swords, and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 45 million Ignasians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 36.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Ignasian economy, worth 2.06 trillion florins a year, is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Gambling. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,782 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Busy commuters no longer hear the cries of "I want some more!" on the nation's streets, parents seeking custody have to write a five-thousand word analysis of their child's imaginary friend, both vegetables and viruses are often smuggled across the border, and shirts-versus-skins games are now skins-versus-skins games. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ignas's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Ignas is ranked 75,550^th in the world and 2,043^rd in The North Pacific for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 2,840.76 on the Edu-tellignce® Test Score.