The Democratic Empire of New Caserdon is a gargantuan, efficient nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, strictly enforced bedtime, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 37.837 billion New Caserdonians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 52.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The very strong New Caserdonian economy, worth a remarkable 3,055 trillion dons a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 80,755 dons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Nudity is frowned upon, the government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, the nation's infamous boot camp is more brutal than most battlefields, and the poor are often seen pale and dizzy after selling their blood to make ends meet. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Caserdon's national animal is the yeti, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

New Caserdon is ranked 54,496^th in the world and 6^th in Eastern Roman Empire for Lowest Crime Rates, with 72.99 law-abiding acts per hour.