The Republic of Old Olystan is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning porpoise population. The hard-working population of 4.229 billion Old Olystanians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 21.2%.

The Old Olystanian economy, worth 174 trillion florins a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Automobile Manufacturing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 41,252 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Old Olystan's national animal is the porpoise.

Old Olystan is ranked 260,882^nd in the world and 1^st in Olystan for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -7.75 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.