The Incorporated States of MiposBeta is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and parental licensing program. The hard-nosed population of 7.972 billion MiposBetans 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 Administration, Environment, and Education. The average income tax rate is 25.9%.

The powerhouse MiposBetan economy, worth a remarkable 1,029 trillion Cousin Larrys a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 129,174 Cousin Larrys, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

The examiners who examine examiners are being examined by examiners, the government's policy is 'all pain, no grain', families burn Leader's latest official photograph to keep warm, and disadvantaged youths often commit felonies to enhance their educational prospects. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. MiposBeta's national animal is the Balky, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

MiposBeta is ranked 249,612^th in the world and 3,678^th in the Pacific for Most Armed, with 0.19 weapons per person.