The Republic of -Card- is a titanic, socially progressive nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion, compulsory gun ownership, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 11.123 billion -Card-ians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Public Transport. The average income tax rate is 19.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but sluggish -Card-ian economy, worth 247 trillion cards a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Tourism. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 22,224 cards, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Leader's bedroom, a major religion has been named as -Card-'s national religion, Leader has just been declared ruler of -Card- in an international press conference, and -Card- has designated -Card- City as its capital city. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force. -Card-'s national animal is the card.

-Card- is ranked 55,371^st in the world and 1,156^th in The catholic military orders for Largest Populations, with 11.1 billion capita.