The Democratic Republic of Chedonia is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, anti-smoking policies, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 43.699 billion Chedonians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Policy, and Public Transport. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Charon City. The average income tax rate is 97.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Chedonian economy, worth an astonishing 10,160 trillion chardans a year, is highly specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 232,510 chardans, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The 'kind of scrawny' 500 meter hurdle is a popular event, convicted murderers are free to walk the streets provided they attend rehabilitation classes, the people elect the Supreme Court justices directly, and citizens must pay to enjoy Chedonia's pristine beaches. Crime is totally unknown. Chedonia's national animal is the seal, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Chedonia is ranked 304,721^st in the world and 12,017^th in The North Pacific for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 13.19 on the Bus Surprisal Index.