The Constitutional Republic of South Easthern is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Plume of Teal with an even hand, and renowned for its rampant corporate plagiarism, pith helmet sales, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 5.043 billion Owls 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 Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Hoot City. The average income tax rate is 52.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Owlian economy, worth a remarkable 1,255 trillion Moon Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 249,051 Moon Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

The comic book series 'Plume of Teal and the Villainous Corporate Cronies' is a best-seller, tradesmen will knock 10% off their fees if customers pay cash, going on a diet invalidates your passport, and shanty towns have formed around the newly rebuilt commercial district. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. South Easthern's national animal is the Fire Bearded Dragon, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Creator.

South Easthern is ranked 1,285^th in the world and 2^nd in The Hole To Hide In for Largest Agricultural Sector, scoring 13,222.72 on the Mu-Bah-Daggs Productivity Index.