The Golden State of Rainengrad is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Wiffen Niemeyer with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, frequent executions, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, democratic, cheerful population of 16.88 billion Rainengradians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Franaberline. The average income tax rate is 91.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Rainengradian economy, worth a remarkable 6,228 trillion Lexells a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Information Technology, Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 368,966 Lexells, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Children are sent to either religious or secular schools, the consent form for routine blood pressure measurement has been nominated for the 'Novel Of The Year' award, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates, and decongestants have replaced Lexells in street transactions. Crime is totally unknown. Rainengrad's national animal is the golden gator, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Sunshowerism.

Rainengrad is ranked 15,042^nd in the world and 424^th in The North Pacific for Most Patriotic, with 54.13 flags saluted per person per day.