The Republic of Stefo is a large, efficient nation, renowned for its anti-smoking policies, prohibition of alcohol, and restrictive gun laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 74 million Stefoans are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 12.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Stefoan economy, worth 6.09 trillion marks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Average income is 82,267 marks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Customs officers pretend not to hear shouts of "HELP LET ME OUT!" emerging from diplomatic bags, immigrants who don't like the taste of Stefoan Turnip Chips are immediately deported, the army's use of chemical weapons leaves a bad taste in the mouth, and skateparks can be found in every city. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Stefo's national animal is the tiger.

Stefo is ranked 44,817^th in the world and 294^th in Europeia for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 51.96 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.