The Federal Union of Almorea is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by President Alasdair Hallowell with an even hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, keen interest in outer space, and punitive income tax rates. The democratic, devout population of 5.196 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ellsburgh. The average income tax rate is 73.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Almorean economy, worth 458 trillion Almorean dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 88,255 Almorean dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Pregnant hitchhikers with signs requesting rides to "competent care" are a common sight on Almorean roads, anyone can get ahead in life if they want to, village elders are often called in to interpret voting outcomes in Parliament, and glancing at the car radio display while driving is treated as attempted homicide. 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 179,655^th in the world and 135^th in The Western Isles for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring -5.48 on the Clooney Contribution Index.