The Borderlands of Five Three Zero is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. The democratic, devout population of 382 million Five Three Zeroans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 24.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Five Three Zeroan economy, worth 17.9 trillion francs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Retail, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 46,858 francs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, earthquake sirens are a leading cause of hearing loss, claiming that "my cousin said it was legal" is a common courtroom defense, and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime is totally unknown. Five Three Zero's national animal is the Bear, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Five Three Zero is ranked 57,476^th in the world and 3^rd in The District for Nicest Citizens, with 16.66 average smiles per day.