The Federal Union of Almorea is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by President Alasdair Hallowell with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, ubiquitous missile silos, and punitive income tax rates. The democratic, devout population of 1.918 billion Almoreans 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ellsburgh. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 63.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Almorean economy, worth 176 trillion Almorean dollars a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 91,763 Almorean dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

Hand-to-hand combat experience is udderly essential for all dairy ranchers, they say that Almoreans made a dessert and called it peace, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, and sales of pregnancy testing kits are booming. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Almorea's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Ecclesiastic Act Christianity.

Almorea is ranked 104,566^th in the world and 146^th in The Western Isles for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.