The Republic of Vekkla is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Ingibjörg Guðmundsdóttir with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, ban on automobiles, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, devout population of 4.023 billion Vekkelis 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 14.7%.

The Vekklan economy, worth 216 trillion Vekks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Average income is 53,919 Vekks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Kids' party bags often contain candy and e-cigarettes, main battle tanks stalk the woods of Vekkla in search of Parakeets, asking 'does my bum look big in this?' leads to 30 hours of self-esteem classes, and the slowest students feel vaguely targeted by their Mendelian Inheritance coursework. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vekkla's national animal is the Parakeet, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Vekkla is ranked 11,888^th in the world and 4^th in Selene for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 54.76 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.