The Republic of -markanite- is a gargantuan, efficient nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 28.96 billion -markanite-ians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Capital. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 41.4%.

The all-consuming -markanite-ian economy, worth a remarkable 3,093 trillion Tacoes a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 106,836 Tacoes, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 310,755 per year while the poor average 29,056, a ratio of 10.7 to 1.

Illicit spice trade makes desert merchants wrangling worms blush, streaming companies get dammed up whenever a powerful person throws a tantrum, scientists are not permitted to ask questions, and the housing market has collapsed like an overbaked Brancalandian souffle. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -markanite-'s national animal is the Dog, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

-markanite- is ranked 58,102^nd in the world and 4^th in Byss for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 162.02 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.