The Empire of Eidechse is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Mojo I with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, national health service, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.886 billion Eidechseans 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vanya City. The average income tax rate is 74.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Eidechsean economy, worth 224 trillion Cornoes a year, is quite specialized and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 77,839 Cornoes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Stone wrist watches that weigh 20lb are the latest trend, a suspicious number of John Smiths are known to donate to Eidechsean politicians, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and strip mining of rare earth metals is up while back problems are down. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Eidechse's national animal is the Dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Eidechse is ranked 19,038^th in the world and 355^th in the West Pacific for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 3,407.87 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.