The Republic of Suondrie New is a colossal, safe nation, notable for its burgeoning elephant population. The hard-working, democratic population of 7.566 billion Suondrie Newians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 16.3%.

The Suondrie Newian economy, worth 365 trillion pounds a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 48,265 pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

The tenet of free speech is held dear, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, every spring railroad foundations erode to reveal human remains, and cash-strapped junkies lick rabbits for a cheap high. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Suondrie New's national animal is the elephant.

Suondrie New is ranked 190,513^th in the world and 1^st in Anti J o J for Lowest Crime Rates, with 57.54 law-abiding acts per hour.