The Republic of Cothurnocystis is a colossal, genial nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 4.734 billion Cothurnocystisians 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 juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 22.0%.

The Cothurnocystisian economy, worth 227 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Retail, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 48,028 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Tardiness has increased after carpooling was classified as a criminal offense, Cothurnocystis successfully hosted the Mesa Olympics, most believe it doesn't hurt to embrace free trade, and charged suspects often have to wait years before the courts have room to judge their trial. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Cothurnocystis's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Cothurnocystis is ranked 281,992^nd in the world and 9^th in Mesa for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring -30 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.