The Empire of Itani is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by King William IV with an even hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, keen interest in outer space, and digital currency. The compassionate, cheerful population of 8.69 billion Itanians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large, corrupt, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alinor. The average income tax rate is 98.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Itanian economy, worth a remarkable 2,079 trillion Crowns a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 239,334 Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

When flight control tells pilots to alter course the usual reply is "No, YOU move!", the new Refuse Hills housing development is under construction, chickens frolic freely on swings and roundabouts in Alinor's playgrounds, and college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Itani's national animal is the Phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Faith of the Eight.

Itani is ranked 121,990^th in the world and 2,158^th in the South Pacific for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,046.67 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.