The Republic of Bostaria is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space, devotion to social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 673 million Bostarians 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, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vermondale. The average income tax rate is 40.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Bostarian economy, worth 57.8 trillion kronor a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 85,860 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Collisions between bicycles and carnival floats are on the rise, Bostaria has been recently classified as an international menace after 'liberating' several nearby territories, radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion, and it takes months to get the proper permits for a child's first tricycle. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bostaria's national animal is the horse, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Bostaria is ranked 11,876^th in the world and 105^th in Europeia for Nicest Citizens, with 30.18 average smiles per day.