The Empire of Vaternation is a large, genial nation, notable for its national health service, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, devout population of 141 million Vaternationians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 28.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Vaternationian economy, worth 9.88 trillion euros a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 70,038 euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

A government program is underway to revitalize Vaternation's beaches, mathematicians are hated by children across the country, scientists are terrified of fabulous new breakthroughs, and old warplanes and tanks that break down can't be repaired since no one makes the parts anymore. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vaternation's national animal is the eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Vaternation is ranked 63,681^st in the world and 48^th in Karma for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 4,179.78 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.