The Armed Republic of Finnian Bastada is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Michael Collins with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, compulsory military service, and unlimited-speed roads. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 30.84 billion Finnian Bastadans 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, corrupt government is dominated by the Department of Defense, although Education, Healthcare, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality receives no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Belfast. The average income tax rate is 55.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Finnian Bastadan economy, worth a remarkable 4,443 trillion Paddies a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 144,082 Paddies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Bored politicians often entertain themselves with games of Simon during important votes, sales of disinfectant wipes have skyrocketed, the national census includes an opt-in to join the government-run dating service, and party leaders rely on horoscopes to create "ticket balance". Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Finnian Bastada's national animal is the Pacific Grizzly Bear, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is The Roman Catholic Church.

Finnian Bastada is ranked 297,365^th in the world and 2^nd in New Pacific Alliance for Nicest Citizens, with 0.52 average smiles per day.