The Republic of Swanepoel is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its state-planned economy, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The cynical, devout population of 3.044 billion Swanepoelians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The enormous, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Spirituality, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 67.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but sluggish Swanepoelian economy, worth 75.3 trillion francs a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Basket Weaving, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 24,747 francs, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Swanepoel's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Swanepoel is ranked 18,891^st in the world and 1,020^th in Lazarus for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 53.38 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.