The Canton of Appenzell is a gargantuan, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning swan population. The hard-working population of 16.843 billion Appenzellers 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Appenzell. The average income tax rate is 19.0%.

The Appenzellian economy, worth 763 trillion francs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration, and Trout Farming. Average income is 45,305 francs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

The government is seen to favor Catholics, Appenzell has designated Appenzell as its capital city, Leader has just been declared ruler of Appenzell in an international press conference, and a major religion has been named as Appenzell's national religion. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Appenzell's national animal is the swan.

Appenzell is ranked 178,553^rd in the world and 12^th in Swiss Confederation for Most Secular, with 16.76 Atheism Rate.