The Republic of Marek2 is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 16 million Marek2ians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 28.3%.

The Marek2ian economy, worth 934 billion Mareks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 58,414 Mareks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Judicial torture is outsourced overseas, dubiously qualified Skandilundian barristers keep referring to laws as 'government guidelines', pro-wrestling bouts open with a legal disclaimer insisting that any violence is guaranteed 100% faked, and code enforcement officers circle wealthy Marek2ians like vultures. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Marek2's national animal is the baboon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Marek2 is ranked 34,464^th in the world and 643^rd in The East Pacific for Safest, scoring 107.44 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.