The First Republic of Volinovia is a colossal, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, democratic, devout population of 5.31 billion Volinovians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, corrupt government is dominated by the Department of Defense, with Education, Law & Order, and Administration also on the agenda, while International Aid and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Paragould. The average income tax rate is 29.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Volinovian economy, worth 653 trillion Marcs a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 123,032 Marcs, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The nation has nearly as many history museums as Volinovians, quiet professionalism has returned to the nation's armed forces, commemoration of the Great The East Pacific War costs almost as much as the war itself, and the government is a proud sponsor of the National Gaming Association. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Volinovia's national animal is the Road Runner, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Volinovia is ranked 208,340^th in the world and 6,650^th in The East Pacific for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring -10.95 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.