The Gryffindor of -Gryffindor- is a massive, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, democratic population of 1.183 billion -Gryffindor-ians 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 Welfare, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of -Hogwarts-. The average income tax rate is 30.8%.

The -Gryffindor-ian economy, worth 57.2 trillion Galleons a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 48,352 Galleons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

Genetic researchers have been expelled and -Gryffindor- has designated -Hogwarts- as its capital city. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -Gryffindor-'s national animal is the Dragon.

-Gryffindor- is ranked 135,200^th in the world and 6,424^th in Lazarus for Most Patriotic, with 13.25 flags saluted per person per day.