The E-Democracy of The Rhein States is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Hermann von Pückler-Muskau with a fair hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and state-planned economy. The compassionate, democratic population of 14.16 billion Rhein Statesians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Heidelberg. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Rhein Statesian economy, worth a remarkable 5,850 trillion Rheiner Marks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 413,145 Rheiner Marks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Teenagers performing appendectomies on their friends has become a popular schoolyard prank, motorcycle riders are required to wear so much gear they've been nicknamed "Stay Pufts", a cat may look at a king and a dude can look at an ass, and criminals and college students are taking an interest in the government's new weed-killing program. Crime is totally unknown. The Rhein States's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Absurdism.

The Rhein States is ranked 244,851^st in the world and 9,381^st in The North Pacific for Most Armed, with 0.1 Weapons Per Person.