The Kingdom of Pavlikstan is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by First Consul Pavlik with a fair hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, pith helmet sales, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 14.764 billion Pavlikstanians 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, corrupt, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Funland. The average income tax rate is 53.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Pavlikstanian economy, worth a remarkable 2,534 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Gambling, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 171,686 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

For just a few extra dollars Pavlikstanians can get new driving records with their new cars, estate agents justify funky smells by revealing how often the previous owners showered, mathematicians are hated by children across the country, and arms manufacturers and mild-mannered journalists have been outed as superheroes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Pavlikstan's national animal is the beaver, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Pavlikstan is ranked 3,948^th in the world and 92^nd in The North Pacific for Largest Basket Weaving Sector, scoring 8,838.62 on the Hickory Productivity Index.