The Democratic States of Astvenia is a large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. The democratic, devout population of 82 million Astvenians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Defense, and Spirituality are also considered important, while International Aid and Social Policy receive no funds. The average income tax rate is 9.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Astvenian economy, worth 3.02 trillion shubas a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Book Publishing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 36,840 shubas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate, probably because of the absence of a police force. Astvenia's national animal is the fox, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Astvenia is ranked 97,185^th in the world and 2,175^th in The North Pacific for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,192.65 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.