The Space-Faring Empire of G Hound is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Emperor Samuel I with an even hand, and remarkable for its daily referendums, flagrant waste-dumping, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 1.082 billion G Houndians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Emerald Citadel. The average income tax rate is 63.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient G Houndian economy, worth 157 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 145,195 Imperial Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

All mothers are allowed six months fully-paid maternity leave, glittering new sports stadiums adorn every city and town, trained plumber-burglars will clean out your blocked pipes and your jewellery boxes, and children often kick Cobras for amusement. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. G Hound's national animal is the Cobra, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

G Hound is ranked 235,628^th in the world and 948^th in Europe for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -4.65 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.