The Federal Republic of Darklas is a huge, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service. The hard-working population of 223 million Darklasians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 36.9%.

The Darklasian economy, worth 10.5 trillion Euros a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 46,926 Euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

The Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, minorities play dumb to get more welfare payments, anything is permissible when wearing latex gloves, and a shocking number of estate planners are beneficiaries of their clients' wills. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Darklas's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Darklas is ranked 179,003^rd in the world and 176^th in Declansburg for Most Corrupt Governments, with 3 kickbacks per hour.