The Constitutional Empire of Manuelian Empire is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Emperor David I with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, free-roaming dinosaurs, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 4.721 billion Manuelians 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Novaburg. The average income tax rate is 95.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Manuelian economy, worth 865 trillion Manuelian Reis a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 183,379 Manuelian Reis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

Government crews work tirelessly to retake the suburbs from organized packs of raccoons, the airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, and employers are finding it hard to screen candidates now that everyone gets A grades in their exams. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Manuelian Empire's national animal is the Manuelian Snow Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Manuelian Empire is ranked 4,437^th in the world and 88^th in Europe for Highest Food Quality, scoring 215.76 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.