The Breakaway republic of The Confederate States of America is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by President Joseph Macintosh with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and public floggings. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 4.382 billion Confederates 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 Defense, Industry, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Richmond. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 58.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Confederate economy, worth 873 trillion Confederate dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 199,421 Confederate dollars, with the richest citizens earning 6.9 times as much as the poorest.

The needs of the living outweigh the needs of the dead, 'A is for Annulment' is a popular children's song, President Joseph Macintosh can finally stop kneading the dough and start rolling in it instead, and it is common to see Maxémon Trainer listed on Confederate resumés. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Confederate States of America's national animal is the turkey, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

The Confederate States of America is ranked 13,912^th in the world and 721^st in The North Pacific for Smartest Citizens, with 77.95 quips per hour.