The Matriarchy of One Summer is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space, ritual sacrifices, and lack of airports. The cynical population of 1.312 billion One Summerians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 68.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The very strong One Summerian economy, worth 108 trillion Snails a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 82,337 Snails, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Six-year-old children playing dress-up are viewed with suspicion, there are increasing complaints that male AI assistants have aggressive voices, the nation has an international reputation for compassion, and high school boys are required to pass vigorous self-mastery and sensitivity training to graduate. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. One Summer's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

One Summer is ranked 48,334^th in the world and 1^st in Candleflame Glow 12 for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 68.52 Effective Tax Rate.