The Democratic Republic of Council of Asia is a huge, cultured nation, notable for its zero percent divorce rate, state-planned economy, and public floggings. The democratic population of 228 million Asians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 18.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The asian economy, worth 12.8 trillion ACCS a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 56,075 ACCS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Teachers are dying as they attempt to read 500 word essays without pausing for breath, the family summer vacation has become a thing of the past following the introduction of the year-round school year, elementary school students are required to master Bach's Chaconne in D before graduation, and the Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Council of Asia's national animal is the Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Council of Asia is ranked 189,345^th in the world and 77^th in Council of Asia for Highest Wealthy Incomes, with 81,798 Standard Monetary Units.