The First Republic of Chalan is a massive, safe nation, ruled by President Takari with an even hand, and remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, absence of drug laws, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.066 billion Chalanians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Luna. The average income tax rate is 76.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Chalanian economy, worth 306 trillion Moneroes a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 148,214 Moneroes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Old warplanes and tanks that break down can't be repaired since no one makes the parts anymore, the military recognizes no difference between male and female soldiers, sullen teenagers in bright orange 'community payback' onesies can be seen picking litter at the roadside, and hordes of unemployed lumberjacks have resorted to cutting down utility poles to satisfy their cravings. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Chalan's national animal is the Mariana Fruit Dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Chalan is ranked 8,319^th in the world and 249^th in The East Pacific for Most Beautiful Environments, with 1,774.11 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.