The Grand Duchy of Englassia is a huge, safe nation, notable for its state-planned economy, ubiquitous missile silos, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 588 million Englassians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Liongate. The average income tax rate is 68.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Englassian economy, worth 61.6 trillion Lionstones a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 104,842 Lionstones, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Politicians accepting drinks in bars are executed for taking bribes, Leader's new door-knocking campaign has the sweet taste of success, getting an autograph has become harder than ever, and fearful citizens watch their every move as does their government. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Englassia's national animal is the Lion, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Englassia is ranked 40,933^rd in the world and 260^th in Europe for Most Patriotic, with 36.35 flags saluted per person per day.