The Hawk of Jade18 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning crocodile population. The hard-working population of 2.854 billion Jade18ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.6%.

The Jade18ian economy, worth 128 trillion bitcoins a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 45,021 bitcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate. Jade18's national animal is the crocodile.

Jade18 is ranked 204,045^th in the world and 115^th in Darkest Skies for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 299.51 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.