The Principality of Ignas is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Prince Bartholomew Fatima with a fair hand, and notable for its daily referendums, infamous sell-swords, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 1.298 billion Ignasians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Environment, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bledavik. The average income tax rate is 45.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Ignasian economy, worth 102 trillion florins a year, is quite specialized and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 78,716 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Children's TV shows are having a gay old time, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, classes are regularly interrupted by drunken children, and excessive wheelchair ramps on government buildings have been compared to theme park attractions. Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Ignas's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Ignas is ranked 81,559^th in the world and 1,779^th in The North Pacific for Highest Average Incomes, with 78,716.09 Standard Monetary Units.