The Federal Republic of Matarata is a very large, cultured nation, remarkable for its zero percent divorce rate, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, devout population of 469 million Mataratapels 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 large government prioritizes Administration, although Law & Order, Education, and Spirituality are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Suminakh City. The average income tax rate is 69.0%.

The powerhouse Matarater economy, worth 40.2 trillion Benodias a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Retail, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 85,624 Benodias, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Balaclava manufacturers are held criminally culpable for bank heists, the Violetist community celebrates bombshells being dropped on Matarata, giggling teens are asked to put their mouths on rubber dolls, and the military has grudgingly released all top secret information in an effort for greater transparency. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Matarata's national animal is the Dolphin, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Matarata is ranked 12,748^th in the world and 63^rd in the Plains of Perdition for Nicest Citizens, with 27.46 average smiles per day.