The San Sierran Republic of Shavara is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Umberto Tejedor with an even hand, and notable for its pith helmet sales, unlimited-speed roads, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 2.799 billion San Sierrans 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 prioritizes Defense, although Industry, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Santa Defensa. The average income tax rate is 82.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Shavaran economy, worth 774 trillion Pesetas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 276,759 Pesetas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain, truth is often impossible to tell from fiction on the evening news, the nation is committed to nuclear rearmament, and airplane passengers who purchase "basic economy" tickets are often assigned seats in the lavatory. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Shavara's national animal is the Harpy Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Sanquis de Caelo Christianity.

Shavara is ranked 9,989^th in the world and 271^st in The East Pacific for Longest Average Lifespans, with 86.02 Years.