The Federal Republic of Leistrona is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Alexander Ivanov Sergeevich with an even hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 2.436 billion Leistronans 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nofronio. The average income tax rate is 44.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Leistronan economy, worth 409 trillion Lorliands a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 167,913 Lorliands, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Withdrawal of support for drug addicts is leaving many with cold sweats, political speeches that drill deep into bureaucratic fine detail could be said to be a little boring, feeling like a winner comes at a price, and a sledgehammer and a spray can are seen as the default tools of political debate. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Leistrona's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Leistrona is ranked 240,459^th in the world and 1,212^th in Europe for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 47.09 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.