The Federal Republic of The West United States is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by President Lee with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, anti-smoking policies, and daily referendums. The compassionate population of 6.381 billion western Americans 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Washougal. The average income tax rate is 92.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient West United Statesian economy, worth 863 trillion US dollars a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 135,296 US dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

CEOs and corporate executives are frequently found striking for better stock options, sometimes a whole prison wing will house a single prisoner, maximum security West United Statesian subway stations inspire prison systems around the world, and criminals lock themselves in their mums' basements to avoid prison. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The West United States's national animal is the California Grizzly Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

The West United States is ranked 167,367^th in the world and 3,117^th in The North Pacific for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry, scoring 1,298.18 on the Spitz-Pollish Productivity Index.