The Republic of Ch150 is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its public floggings, ban on automobiles, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, devout population of 4.819 billion Ch150ians 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 large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 76.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Ch150ian economy, worth 571 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 118,507 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

The government has declared that sharing is uncaring, dreams of entering the Super League have been relegated to the history books, the nation's reputation for treachery has left it sidelined on the international stage, and thieves claim they're simply working for the tax agency. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ch150's national animal is the swan, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ch150 is ranked 263,094^th in the world and 165^th in Avril Lavigne Nation for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring -4.2 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.