The Incorporated States of Odession is a small, efficient nation, renowned for its digital currency, national health service, and zero percent divorce rate. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 45 million Odessionians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.5%.

The very strong Odessionian economy, worth 3.88 trillion Odors a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Retail. Average income is 86,277 Odors, with the richest citizens earning 8.5 times as much as the poorest.

Foreign lack of enthusiasm for Odessionian nose-flute disco metal is seen as a reasonable casus belli, reports of arson have doubled since the introduction of a privatised fire protection service, people faint regularly as they get stuck with compulsory vaccinations, and home renovation shows are increasingly popular. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Odession's national animal is the eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Odession is ranked 143,213^th in the world and 91^st in Corsair for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 8,638.17 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.