The Republic of Leriz is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. The hard-working, cynical, devout population of 20 million Lerizians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 28.5%.

The Lerizian economy, worth 854 billion lire a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Gambling. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 42,706 lire, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Leriz's national animal is the shake, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Leriz is ranked 26,228^th in the world and 63^rd in Starlight for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 5,912.12 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.