The Commonwealth of 2002 is a colossal, cultured nation, renowned for its avant-garde cinema. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 4.647 billion 2002ians 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 prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Healthcare, and Welfare are also considered important. The average income tax rate is 24.5%.

The 2002ian economy, worth 195 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Tourism, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 41,970 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Advertisements read like science journal articles complete with extensive references, the news is showing footage of Leader bullying an old man to the point of tears, cinemas play art-house movies to ever-shrinking audiences as film critics rule the industry, and contemporary art museums showcase the latest in centuries-old art. Crime is moderate. 2002's national animal is the Kitsune.

2002 is ranked 192,420^th in the world and 8^th in Cthonia for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 313.03 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.