The Planeda Unio of Askio is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ministraro with a fair hand, and remarkable for its daily referendums, ubiquitous missile silos, and otherworldly petting zoo. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 5.159 billion Askians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Astorio. The average income tax rate is 96.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Askian economy, worth a remarkable 1,746 trillion Spesmiloj a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 338,438 Spesmiloj, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Shopkeepers use microscopes to verify the authenticity of banknotes, powerful x-ray machines used by the Customs Department can see into the homes of nearby residents, diplomats agree to the terms and conditions of peace treaties without reading them, and cutting-edge missile systems are being retrofitted to twin-prop air force biplanes. Crime is totally unknown. Askio's national animal is the Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Askio is ranked 1,313^th in the world and 2^nd in Esperanto for Longest Average Lifespans, with 95.32 years.