The Republic of Golshingo is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Mike Delakus with an even hand, and remarkable for its frequent executions, absence of drug laws, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-working, devout population of 3.066 billion Golshingoans 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Lexingham. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 41.6%.

The powerhouse Golshingoan economy, worth 204 trillion Decarnas a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 66,674 Decarnas, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 243,300 per year while the poor average 12,973, a ratio of 18.8 to 1.

Agricultural employees work for peanuts, the government seizes all major gold finds, half-submerged and flooded seaside hotels are technically still next to the beach, and citizens finish cleaning up after the annual National Treasure Hunt just in time for the next one. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Golshingo's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Golshingo is ranked 135,551^st in the world and 722^nd in Europe for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry, scoring 2,112.75 on the Spitz-Pollish Productivity Index.