The Republic of Guinea Pig Horde VIII is a colossal, genial nation, notable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, frequent executions, and daily referendums. The compassionate population of 7.901 billion Guinea Pig Horde VIIIians 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 Education, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 42.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but inefficient Guinea Pig Horde VIIIian economy, worth 405 trillion rubles a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Woodchip Exports, and Trout Farming. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 51,367 rubles, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Every workday begins with group therapy, the Messiah (formerly known as Brian) is a mayoral candidate, cassocked priests and choirboys believe that what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors, and business is banging at no-tell motels. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Guinea Pig Horde VIII's national animal is the cobra, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Guinea Pig Horde VIII is ranked 152,395^th in the world and 6,399^th in Lazarus for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 1,558.94 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.