The Republic of -COU- is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 6.635 billion -COU-ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, although Welfare, Healthcare, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.2%.

The strong -COU-ian economy, worth 304 trillion Rupeeses a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Woodchip Exports, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 45,959 Rupeeses, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 296,213 per year while the poor average 2,881, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. -COU-'s national animal is the Royal Bengal Tiger, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

-COU- is ranked 292,763^rd in the world and 1^st in Commutalist Region for Safest, scoring 16.97 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.