The Republic of Siwale is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Howard Ansel with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, unlimited-speed roads, and daily referendums. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 17.406 billion Siwalians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Remmington. The income tax rate is 100%.

The frighteningly efficient Siwalian economy, worth a remarkable 4,749 trillion Ointments a year, is highly specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 272,875 Ointments, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Artists from across the nation compete to renovate the restrooms of old government buildings, bins outnumber trees in city parks, trade policy consists of ganging up on the new guy, and the national anthem is a rather effective sleeping aid. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Siwale's national animal is the Sloth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Siwale is ranked 4,241^st in the world and 139^th in The North Pacific for Highest Average Incomes, with 272,875.58 Standard Monetary Units.