The Armed Republic of Ash Phoenix is a colossal, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The quiet, industrious population of 4.716 billion Ash Phoenixians 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 government is primarily concerned with Defense, with Education, Administration, and Law & Order also on the agenda, while International Aid receives no funds. The average income tax rate is 25.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Ash Phoenixian economy, worth 202 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 42,904 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Urban graffiti is hand-calligraphed in perfectly kerned elegant fonts, the long arm of the law possesses a rather slow hand, airplane passengers have been known to stuff pillows in their jackets to get extra arm room, and the military invades any neighboring nation with the gall to criticize its policies. Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ash Phoenix's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Ash Phoenix is ranked 129,840^th in the world and 2^nd in Baal for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 2,045.77 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.