The Principality of Wodsustein is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Walderada IV with an even hand, and renowned for its free-roaming dinosaurs, daily referendums, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.606 billion Wodsusteinians 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 government prioritizes Industry, with Healthcare, Defense, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Soltenburg. The average income tax rate is 24.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Wodsusteinian economy, worth 158 trillion Ryes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Retail, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is 98,443 Ryes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Walderada IV's latest speech included a bizarre reference to MaxWow incontinence pads being 50% more absorbent than the next leading brand, commercial ships often report keel and hull damage from coral reef impacts, farmers' market days almost always end in a shooting, and citizens brought into court for parking violations are never heard from again. Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Wodsustein's national animal is the Robber-Baron Hawk, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is The Door of Reverence.

Wodsustein is ranked 14,559^th in the world and 14^th in Refugia for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 74,226.73 Standard Monetary Units.