The Colony of Zambolo is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its frequent executions, complete lack of prisons, and enforced nudity. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 376 million Zambolans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Spirituality, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dark Carnival. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19.5%.

The Zambolan economy, worth 20.9 trillion gold bars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 55,495 gold bars, with the richest citizens earning 6.7 times as much as the poorest.

Lending firms are subject to strict government regulations, postmen have been arrested in job lots for selling junk mail as home insulation, the government is pursuing a new programme aimed at promoting cultural sophistication, and radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion. Crime is well under control. Zambolo's national animal is the bat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Zambolo is ranked 8,049^th in the world and 7^th in Africa for Fattest Citizens, with 19.67 Obesity Rate.