The Republic of Vantser is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Diana Mostafersen with an even hand, and renowned for its anti-smoking policies, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and ban on automobiles. The compassionate population of 1.389 billion Vantserians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Welfare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Asterhagen. The average income tax rate is 63.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Vantserian economy, worth 155 trillion Kronor a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 112,177 Kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

New government leaflets tell coeliac children to eat more crisps, pretending to be prejudiced is a good way to get out of jury duty, life expectancies inside correctional facilities vastly exceed the national average, and extraordinary tribunals try accused financial criminals. Crime is totally unknown. Vantser's national animal is the Canary, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Vantser is ranked 24,783^rd in the world and 101^st in Forest for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 7,746.13 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.