The Imperii Dominium of Alpes a Septentrionali imperium is a huge, efficient nation, ruled by HIRM Matthieu XV with an iron fist, and renowned for its zero percent divorce rate, keen interest in outer space, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 845 million Alpeians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Frigidus Amnis. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 63.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Alpeian economy, worth 100 trillion Imperial Sestertiuses a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Tourism. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 118,974 Imperial Sestertiuses, with the richest citizens earning 7.0 times as much as the poorest.

The homeless more often beg for mercy than money, vacationing Alpeians expect to be treated as royalty, there's a lot of hot air coming from the Capitol Building, and the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Alpes a Septentrionali imperium's national animal is the Grey wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Alpes a Septentrionali imperium is ranked 151,531^st in the world and 642^nd in Confederation of Corrupt Dictators for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring -10 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.