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“Si Deus Nobiscum quis contra nos”

The Kingdom of Astrum Angelicus is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and notable for its hatred of cheese. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 2.139 billion 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Social Welfare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astrum Angelicus City. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

Swan is one of the most popular forenames in Astrum Angelicus, nudity is frowned upon, the nation's first space rocket -- sponsored by Pepsi and shaped like an enormous soda bottle -- is being developed, and skateparks can be found in every city. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Astrum Angelicus's national animal is the Swan, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dollar.

Astrum Angelicus is ranked 507th in the region and 48,757th in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.