The United Federal Republic of Cerespasia is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Charles M Henschelberg with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, smutty television, and daily referendums. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.132 billion Cerespasians 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 medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Virton. The average income tax rate is 76.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Cerespasian economy, worth 378 trillion Cereskian Pounds a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 177,579 Cereskian Pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, unstable couples are known to break up over which one gets parental leave, vegetables are crisper thanks to CRISPR, and the "Dreadnowt" is the pride and joy of the Cerespasian Navy. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cerespasia's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Cerespasia is ranked 10,752^nd in the world and 250^th in the South Pacific for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 393.45 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.