The Cīvitās of From New World is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Imperator Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus with an even hand, and notable for its unlimited-speed roads, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, cheerful population of 7.668 billion Cīvī enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, corrupt, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Roma. The average income tax rate is 98.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Cīvem economy, worth a remarkable 2,572 trillion Sestertiuses a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 335,500 Sestertiuses, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The latest national park is visited by more sharks than people, the optimally efficient parking strategy for business commuters is referred to as the "traveling salesman problem", the 'Museum Of Stuff We Stole' is a tourist favourite, and high school band practice is often crashed by technicolor-clad ravers. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. From New World's national animal is the toad, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Moha.

From New World is ranked 4,564^th in the world and 121^st in The East Pacific for Safest, scoring 132.49 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.