The Principality of Formenos is a titanic, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning Bacteria population. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 13.224 billion Formenosians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 19.6%.

The Formenosian economy, worth 597 trillion candies a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Retail. Average income is 45,216 candies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, children are sent to either religious or secular schools, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Formenos's national animal is the Bacteria.

Formenos is ranked 241,220^th in the world and 129^th in ainulindale for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 596.2 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.