The Armed Republic of The 32 Counties is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Tiberius Septim with an even hand, and renowned for its smutty television, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, cheerful population of 17.912 billion 32 Countiesians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large, liberal, socially-minded government prioritizes Education, although Administration, Welfare, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Pale. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient 32 Countiesian economy, worth a remarkable 5,605 trillion Punts a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 312,972 Punts, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Dog breeding has been banned in accordance with recent animal experimentation laws, pareidolic SETI scientists swear there's a message from aliens hidden within pi, the nation is known abroad mostly for its Parliamentary antics, and The Pipe Bomb Makers' Pop-Up Book can be found in preschool libraries. Crime is totally unknown. The 32 Counties's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Cult of the Supreme Being.

The 32 Counties is ranked 608^th in the world and 1^st in The Internationale for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 83.19 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.