The United States of Arlavan is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Nimitz with a fair hand, and renowned for its national health service, frequent executions, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 1.453 billion Arlavanians 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 medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Fedelington DA. The average income tax rate is 44.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Arlavanian economy, worth 155 trillion Avalons a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 107,103 Avalons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

The study of medicine is popular throughout Arlavan, matryoshka dolls resembling nested Death Stars are commonly sold, tourists flock to see the giant stone carvings of historical leaders at Mount Rushless, and crocodile roadkill is smeared across the asphalt of the new Formula One track. Crime is totally unknown. Arlavan's national animal is the Bald Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Fortex.

Arlavan is ranked 30,702^nd in the world and 1,124^th in The North Pacific for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 216.42 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.