The Federal Republic of Pepperton is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, absence of drug laws, and devotion to social welfare. The democratic population of 220 million Peppertonians 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 Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 29.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Peppertonian economy, worth 16.1 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Soda Sales, and Pizza Delivery. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 73,279 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Getting an abortion takes less hassle than writing a letter, the 'sing-a-long with Leader' album is a popular souvenir, the government is denying reports that criminals injected with experimental drugs have turned into monstrous supervillains, and frequent fliers are obliged to submit to invasive security procedures by government security. Crime is totally unknown. Pepperton's national animal is the Black Cat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Pepperton is ranked 102,283^rd in the world and 2,222^nd in the South Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 65.72 law-abiding acts per hour.