The Borderlands of Ian Malcolm is a colossal, safe nation, notable for its daily referendums, irreverence towards religion, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working population of 4.184 billion Ian Malcolmians 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 Administration, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 18.8%.

The strong Ian Malcolmian economy, worth 217 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 52,090 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

There's a bright dawn ahead for Ian Malcolm, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver, kindergartners' favourite dance move is the stop-drop-and-roll, and retired racing Kitsunes are served truffles for breakfast. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ian Malcolm's national animal is the Kitsune, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ian Malcolm is ranked 209,602^nd in the world and 54^th in Storage Yard for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 295.01 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.