The Republic of Cartialiag is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Cinthia Hernandez de Vargas with an even hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, smutty television, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, cheerful population of 14.975 billion Cartialiagians 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 relatively small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Repunlíc. The average income tax rate is 68.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Cartialiagian economy, worth a remarkable 4,210 trillion Cartilages a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 281,199 Cartilages, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Racehorses move a lot slower these days, surveillance cameras are banned, scenic beaches are now protected by massive concrete walls, and lending money has become a major liability. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cartialiag's national animal is the Ocelote, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Culto de los Ocelotes Muertos.

Cartialiag is ranked 2,371^st in the world and 55^th in the South Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 135.31 law-abiding acts per hour.