The Eternal State of Stefanoxia is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by King Stephanus III with an even hand, and remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, frequent executions, and otherworldly petting zoo. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 4.417 billion Stefanoxians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tantalus. The average income tax rate is 20.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Stefanoxian economy, worth 756 trillion Golden Valencias a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 171,245 Golden Valencias, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Light entertainment shows are light on actual entertainment, increasing inclusiveness is a sign of the times, running away is an essential part of the elite forces' hand-to-hand training, and the nation's biggest export is stupidity. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Stefanoxia's national animal is the Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Chrasodixianism.

Stefanoxia is ranked 30,727^th in the world and 1,585^th in Lazarus for Most Valuable International Artwork, with zero Bank.