The Axolotl Empire of Andrendia is a huge, genial nation, ruled by Emperor Andrea Oloto VII with a fair hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 757 million Andreians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Andreopolis. The average income tax rate is 56.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Andreian economy, worth 79.6 trillion Bricks a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an impressive 105,187 Bricks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's generous tax credits have brought all the film studios to the yard, Emperor Andrea Oloto VII has just been declared ruler of Andrendia in an international press conference, piracy is the nation's most popular pastime, and only 'organics' are permitted to be citizens. Crime is totally unknown. Andrendia's national animal is the Axolotl, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Andrendia is ranked 27,414^th in the world and 900^th in the South Pacific for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 1,124.64 tourists per hour.