The Ronnist Federal Republic of Lauramerica is a mammoth, cultured nation, ruled by John Matrix with an even hand, and notable for its sprawling nuclear power plants, anti-smoking policies, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cheerful population of 8.855 billion Lauramericans 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sydney. The average income tax rate is 73.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Lauramerican economy, worth a remarkable 1,793 trillion Laramerican dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 202,509 Laramerican dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

John Matrix is going to the moon, citizens spend more time learning about obscure religions than they do working, an enormous health awareness programme is underway, and government leaders testify at international tribunals on why the sun went out. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lauramerica's national animal is the Cheetah, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Lauramerica is ranked 273,840^th in the world and 3,763^rd in the South Pacific for Fattest Citizens, with 6.48 Obesity Rate.