The Republic of Messier 55 is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its burgeoning dove population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.029 billion Messier 55ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 23.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 55ian economy, worth 83.0 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 27,395 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 55's national animal is the dove.

Messier 55 is ranked 119,862^nd in the world and 18^th in Mirror World 99 for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,762.2 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.