The Democratic Republic of Estellan is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Astrid Karlsen with a fair hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 8.489 billion Estellanians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Healthcare, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Constellatia. The average income tax rate is 95.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Estellanian economy, worth a remarkable 1,322 trillion Sinixes a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 155,790 Sinixes, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The Grinder at Fat Sal's Deli and Recycling Center is a national institution, local mafias have a tough time disposing of dead snitches without catching the attention of recycling authorities, the 'sing-a-long with Astrid Karlsen' album is a popular souvenir, and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables. Crime is totally unknown. Estellan's national animal is the Estellanian Short-Snouted Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Agnosticism.

Estellan is ranked 295,953^rd in the world and 1,373^rd in Europe for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -11.7 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.