The Republic of The Ander is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Tomas Lovekost with an even hand, and notable for its frequent executions. The hard-working population of 2.923 billion Anderians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Shanghai. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 25.7%.

The Anderian economy, worth 110 trillion guilders a year, is quite specialized and led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 37,839 guilders, with the richest citizens earning 7.6 times as much as the poorest.

Athletic teenagers are among the wealthiest members of society, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates, Jennifer Government is banned, and lawyers turn down litigation cases and corporate work in order to focus on lucrative public defence work. Crime is moderate. The Ander's national animal is the elephant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Empty Gods.

The Ander is ranked 129,127^th in the world and 145^th in Oneid for Highest Wealthy Incomes, with 95,117 Standard Monetary Units.