The Republic of Democratic Republic of Oestavia is a very large, genial nation, remarkable for its vat-grown people, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 118 million Oestavians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 38.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Democratic Republic of Oestavian economy, worth 5.51 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 46,662 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Politicians sweat as journalists scour internet archives for any mention of them, homeowners are evicted to make way for new runways, residents of houses built on a foundation of wishful thinking are prone to an odd sinking feeling, and mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest-growing field. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Democratic Republic of Oestavia's national animal is the falcon, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Democratic Republic of Oestavia is ranked 13,281^st in the world and 10^th in Declansburg for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring 6,409.02 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.