The Stick-Like Federal Republic of Cereskia 2 is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its public floggings, frequent executions, and restrictive gun laws. The hard-nosed, devout population of 556 million Cereskians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Neo-Astrana. The average income tax rate is 43.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Cereskian economy, worth 59.2 trillion Cereskian Pounds a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 106,386 Cereskian Pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Neon signs promoting safe driving often distract drivers, citizens are prohibited from raising their voice above thirty decibels in commercial districts, the mummified remains of former kings are apparently discovered every time a tourist loses their wallet, and brazen mayors claim official expenses to pay for their drug habits. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cereskia 2's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Cereskia 2 is ranked 44,750^th in the world and 1,365^th in the South Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 71.06 law-abiding acts per hour.