The Armed Republic of Gonswanza is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Laura Ortiz with an iron fist, and renowned for its complete lack of prisons, frequent executions, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 7.089 billion Gonswanzans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Education, Industry, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kotun. The average income tax rate is 96.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Gonswanzan economy, worth a remarkable 3,382 trillion Donars a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 477,137 Donars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Being sent to collections is more dangerous than ever, Laura Ortiz's latest speech included a bizarre reference to MaxWow incontinence pads being 50% more absorbent than the next leading brand, no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed, and stealing from a clothesline is a serious offence. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gonswanza's national animal is the Jewel Spider, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Gonswanza is ranked 319^th in the world and 1^st in Badlands Frontier for Most Patriotic, with 156.31 flags saluted per person per day.