The Republic of 1972 is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 2.285 billion 1972ians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Healthcare, and Spirituality are also considered important, while Environment and Law & Order are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.9%.

The strong 1972ian economy, worth 157 trillion dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 69,007 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 7.5 times as much as the poorest.

Surveillance cameras are banned and scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes. Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. 1972's national animal is the otter.

1972 is ranked 78,810^th in the world and 4^th in The 1970s for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,642.88 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.