The Republic of Messier 58 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning tiger population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.054 billion Messier 58ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 24.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 58ian economy, worth 82.0 trillion francs a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Automobile Manufacturing, and Gambling. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 26,844 francs, 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 58's national animal is the tiger.

Messier 58 is ranked 159,246^th in the world and 3^rd in Mirror World 99 for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 7,799.08 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.