The Optimistische Pessimisten of Dangertk is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Puppeteer with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, absence of drug laws, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-working, cheerful, devout population of 16.644 billion Puppets 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, corrupt government is primarily concerned with Law & Order, with Education and Industry also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Zaandam. The average income tax rate is 7.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Dangertkian economy, worth a remarkable 2,480 trillion bottles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology. Average income is an impressive 149,031 bottles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Unpopular scientists are shunned by name, billions are being spent on a new island airport, the new national campaign exhorts men to "Show Some Class - Don't Sit On Your Ass", and the secret ingredient is love (and MSG). Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Dangertk's national animal is the beast, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Pessimism.

Dangertk is ranked 15,119^th in the world and 21^st in Nederland for Highest Poor Incomes, with 104,544.46 Standard Monetary Units.