The Commonwealth of Mint Chip 41 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, prohibition of alcohol, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 3.182 billion Mint Chip 41ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.1%.

The strong Mint Chip 41ian economy, worth 170 trillion kronor a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 53,468 kronor, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 232,275 per year while the poor average 7,803, a ratio of 29.8 to 1.

Street crime is on the rise as police officers spend most of their time in prisons, 'Abstinence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder' is a common school motto, historical fiction has been banned, and the government is under the thumb of countless special interests. Crime is moderate. Mint Chip 41's national animal is the lion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Mint Chip 41 is ranked 82,759^th in the world and 3,610^th in Balder for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 36.7 on the Bus Surprisal Index.