The Ancient Sentinel of Venmere is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Wilhelm Crane with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service, prohibition of alcohol, and pith helmet sales. The hard-nosed, devout population of 8.338 billion Venmereans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alcuta. The average income tax rate is 72.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Venmerean economy, worth a remarkable 1,700 trillion Silvers a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 203,950 Silvers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

Herbal teas are only consumed by hipsters who want to look marginal, wealthy pranksters dump refuse on unsuspecting citizens from up high, frequent fliers are obliged to submit to invasive security procedures by government security, and private pharmacies close down as medicinal drugs are given away freely by the government. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Venmere's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Venmere is ranked 10,970^th in the world and 10^th in 001 Alpha Prime for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 12,346.84 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.