The Holy Empire of Funen is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Arbill Aiss-Hit with a fair hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.859 billion Funenians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Odense. The average income tax rate is 90.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Funenian economy, worth 281 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 151,572 kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, late night adverts for breast milk co-ops regularly win pornography industry awards, the government's new "quiet competence" initiative has supporters and detractors alike reeling in confusion, and the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Funen's national animal is the lion, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Funen is ranked 28,244^th in the world and 18^th in Arctica for Most Subsidized Industry, scoring 5,897.76 on the Gilded Widget Scale.