The Loving Couple of -For-The Future is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Paulina with an even hand, and notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, keen interest in outer space, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 2.291 billion -For-The Futureans 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 Education, Industry, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Potions Coven. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 33.8%.

The all-consuming -For-The Futurean economy, worth 162 trillion snails a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 71,003 snails, with the richest citizens earning 6.4 times as much as the poorest.

The government is slowly introducing social welfare programs, the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists, photographers have to apply for a license to photograph Paulina, and talkative students are escorted from schools in second-hand prison buses. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -For-The Future's national animal is the owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Cards.

-For-The Future is ranked 38,079^th in the world and 2^nd in Gdpoper for Most Patriotic, with 33.38 flags saluted per person per day.