How does this world value astronomy and is space travel viable?

What is the biggest opposition to the government in power?

Are coffee and tea had daily or on special occasions? Is it imported or locally grown? How expensive is it?

How many countries or lands or planets or realms exist outside of the main setting?

What are the major hospitals, schools, prisons, churches/temples, and other institutions? How important are they to the government? Are they privately funded or do they receive government assistance?

Is there mandatory schooling for children? How is knowledge passed down to new generations?

How is hygiene handled? Is there running water? Is there hot water? What kind of soap is used and how is it made or acquired? Is there plumbing?

Is this world particularly land-mass oriented or primarily water oriented?

How is information relayed across long distances?

What jobs exist in this world and how are they acquired? Schooling, apprenticeship, etc

What does the country/city/etc. think of the policies and ethics of their immediate neighbours?

In case of fire...