The Republic of Plainconia is a mid-sized, efficient nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 87 million Plainconians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 34.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Plainconian economy, worth 5.77 trillion Conias a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 66,287 Conias , and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Leader's bedroom, one of the nation's leading exports is empty platitudes, life expectancies inside correctional facilities vastly exceed the national average, and retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Plainconia's national animal is the Conia, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Plainconia is ranked 135,403^rd in the world and 636^th in Europeia for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 533.03 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.