The Republic of Podnogami is a massive, safe nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion and suspicion of poets. The quiet, industrious population of 4.138 billion Podnogamians 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 Healthcare, Law & Order, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 22.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but inefficient Podnogamian economy, worth 158 trillion florins a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Furniture Restoration, and Gambling. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 38,225 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, organ donation is compulsory, Harry Potter books are banned, and black tea is only available on the black market. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Podnogami's national animal is the porpoise.

Podnogami is ranked 185,991^st in the world and 7^th in Empire of Diamonds for Lowest Crime Rates, with 57.93 law-abiding acts per hour.