The Commonwealth of Waffland is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Kıö Rızı with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, keen interest in outer space, and triple-decker prams. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 3.169 billion Waffles 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 juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Waffleton. The average income tax rate is 48.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Waffish economy, worth 371 trillion Borrows a year, is dominated by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 117,139 Borrows, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.8 times as much as the poorest.

The government invades its allies more than its enemies, most ambassadors from Waffland retire only a few years after being appointed, criminal convictions are routinely thrown out because the accused's grandmother didn't get to testify about their good character, and the new Refuse Hills housing development is under construction. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Waffland's national animal is the Narwhal, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Protestantism.

Waffland is ranked 270,840^th in the world and 1,217^th in Europe for Most Corrupt Governments, with 0.7 kickbacks per hour.