The Federal Christian Republic of Wangoe is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by President Lewis with an even hand, and notable for its otherworldly petting zoo, keen interest in outer space, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 13.351 billion Wangoens 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 government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Sardosa. The average income tax rate is 87.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Wangoean economy, worth a remarkable 2,193 trillion Aureuses a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 164,305 Aureuses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

It is considered unpatriotic to learn a foreign language, attempts to inform people about their unclaimed property are often mistaken for telephone scams, takeaway food bought on the weekend now comes with fifty percent more sweat and tears, and the word "sexagenarian" has taken on a whole new meaning. Crime is totally unknown. Wangoe's national animal is the Golden eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Orthodox Catholic.

Wangoe is ranked 58,407^th in the world and 337^th in Europe for Nudest, with 201.25 cheeks per square mile.