The Federal Republic of Monsone is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by President Frederick Geiger with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and complete lack of prisons. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 6.559 billion Monsonians 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 Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Seversvik. The average income tax rate is 86.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Monsonean economy, worth a remarkable 1,760 trillion Federalisks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 268,377 Federalisks, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Lawyers are ordering red ink and 'Cease and Desist' rubber stamps in preparation for the return of copyright law, all telephone traffic is monitored for 'national security reasons', foreign policy is based upon the principle of sieve and take, and parents seeking custody have to write a five-thousand word analysis of their child's imaginary friend. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Monsone's national animal is the Bald Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Monsone is ranked 1,561^st in the world and 5^th in Cape of Good Hope for Most Valuable International Artwork, with 472.73 Bank.