The Holy Dictatorship of Knowmare is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Uo with an iron fist, and notable for its fear of technology, parental licensing program, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 3.732 billion Knowmareans 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 medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Law & Order, Industry, and Education are also considered important, while International Aid and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Doltux. The average income tax rate is 59.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Knowmarean economy, worth 595 trillion Snellings a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 159,493 Snellings, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Jaywalking is punishable by public flogging, city workers have declared that rolling markets aren't good for business after all, sending sick politicians "Get Well Soon" cards is considered bribery, and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Knowmare's national animal is the Blue Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Uodism.

Knowmare is ranked 51,026^th in the world and 12^th in Aelstun for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 117.76 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.