The Empire of Reunited American States is a massive, orderly nation, notable for its frequent executions, sprawling nuclear power plants, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, cynical population of 1.681 billion New Americans 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 large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Jefferson. The average income tax rate is 69.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Reunited American Statesian economy, worth 181 trillion UFNA dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Book Publishing, and Uranium Mining. Average income is an impressive 107,702 UFNA dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The latest electric jet fighter has almost enough battery charge to reach cruising altitude -- provided you don't use the radar, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, airport announcements inform passengers that flights have been delayed because pilots are having afternoon naps, and rumor has it that Leader has won three lotteries in a row. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Reunited American States's national animal is the Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Reunited American States is ranked 185,793^rd in the world and 670^th in Talonia for Fattest Citizens, with 9.57 Obesity Rate.