The Democratic-Republic of Kendell is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Amelia Copeland with a fair hand, and renowned for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, pith helmet sales, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, cheerful population of 10.252 billion Kendellians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Plakai City. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 76.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Kendellian economy, worth a remarkable 2,207 trillion Fractures a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 215,302 Fractures, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

The Pipe Bomb Makers' Pop-Up Book can be found in preschool libraries, the tenet of free speech is held dear, sex-ed is child's play, and online weather reports are predicting five years of glorious sunshine for Kendell. Crime is totally unknown. Kendell's national animal is the White-rumped Sandpiper, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Kendell is ranked 14,582^nd in the world and 950^th in Balder for Lowest Crime Rates, with 94.76 law-abiding acts per hour.