The Commonwealth of The Ruddlands is a massive, genial nation, ruled by Barry Goransson with an even hand, and remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, absence of drug laws, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate population of 4.782 billion Rudds enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The large, liberal government prioritizes Education, with Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration also on the agenda, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Madison. The average income tax rate is 69.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ruddish economy, worth 505 trillion guilders a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 105,683 guilders, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain, only adults may purchase violent video games, prime commercial land is being swamped with archaeological teams, and libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. Crime is totally unknown. The Ruddlands's national animal is the osprey, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

The Ruddlands is ranked 40,800^th in the world and 2,669^th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 77.37 law-abiding acts per hour.