The Republic of Octavineru is a huge, orderly nation, renowned for its frequent executions, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-working, cynical population of 361 million Octavineruans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Administration, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 28.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Octavineruan economy, worth 30.3 trillion Madols a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Woodchip Exports, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 83,966 Madols, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Burgers often list "miscellaneous meats" in their ingredients, diabetics find the contents of their medications hard to stomach, the internal market is thriving, and a government program is underway to revitalize Octavineru's beaches. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Octavineru's national animal is the Octopus, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Octavineru is ranked 187,908^th in the world and 848^th in Europeia for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.