The Aderan Republic of Acroticus is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Praetor Arriston Andros with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 19.528 billion Acroticians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Therinia. The average income tax rate is 94.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Acroticusian economy, worth a remarkable 4,251 trillion Ialiras a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 217,734 Ialiras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Corporate lawyers are joyfully combing through the new tax code for any new loopholes for their clients, the nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms, the government is a proud sponsor of the National Gaming Association, and giggling elementary school newspaper reporters want to know why Praetor Arriston Andros is a silly poophead. Crime is totally unknown. Acroticus's national animal is the Zaire Tiger, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Acroticus is ranked 46,038^th in the world and 24^th in The Commonwealth Society for Most Beautiful Environments, with 707.24 pounds of wildlife per square mile.