The Republic of Ariago is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 340 million Ariagoans 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 tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.0%.

The strong Ariagoan economy, worth 13.9 trillion Ries a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 40,929 Ries, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 263,796 per year while the poor average 2,565, 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. Ariago's national animal is the Rieni, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Ariago is ranked 312,600^th in the world and 11^th in Avaurelia for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring -57.88 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.