The Forest Colony of Coniferousia is a gargantuan, genial nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, keen interest in outer space, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The quiet, industrious population of 23.117 billion Coniferousians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large government prioritizes Welfare, although Public Transport, Healthcare, and Spirituality are also considered important, while Defense isn't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 44.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Coniferousian economy, worth 694 trillion coniferous saars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Retail, Cheese Exports, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 30,038 coniferous saars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Refugees from other nations are flocking to Coniferousia's border, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime is well under control. Coniferousia's national animal is the conifercat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Coniferousia is ranked 58,972^nd in the world and 2^nd in Conifer for Nicest Citizens, with 15.9 average smiles per day.