The Federal Republic of Gleria is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its pith helmet sales, compulsory military service, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 264 million Glerians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 13.8%.

The strong Glerian economy, worth 16.9 trillion Rellers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 64,030 Rellers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

Serial killers who are released early distribute death but not their seed, cheese has become the new icon of political dissent, contemporary art museums showcase the latest in centuries-old art, and pretending to be prejudiced is a good way to get out of jury duty. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Gleria's national animal is the Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Gleria is ranked 142,404^th in the world and 2,434^th in The East Pacific for Most Corrupt Governments, with 4.04 kickbacks per hour.