The Blue Archive of Noa Ushio is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning otter population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.55 billion Noa Ushioans 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 31.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Noa Ushioan economy, worth 78.9 trillion won a year, is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Arms Manufacturing, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 22,233 won, 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. Noa Ushio's national animal is the otter.

Noa Ushio is ranked 298,650^th in the world and 210^th in Link to the FUTURE for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 15,318.92 Standard Monetary Units.