The Federal Republic of Vinandia is a titanic, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 11.134 billion Vinandians are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The relatively small, corrupt, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kosfo City. The average income tax rate is 23.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vinandian economy, worth a remarkable 2,148 trillion Cruncs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an impressive 192,955 Cruncs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

The Kosfo City State Museum is said to be haunted by ghastly musicians playing 'Nearer Violet to Thee', whipping posts and lashes have been transferred to the Historical Museum of Vinandian Embarrassments, every manufactory has a pharmacy built in, and rumor has it that the government was paid off by the mob to allow casinos to reopen. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Vinandia's national animal is the Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Vinandia is ranked 49,755^th in the world and 491^st in The North Pacific for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring 14,664.23 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.