The Republic of Rayl is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 8.45 billion Raylians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 27.2%.

The Raylian economy, worth 306 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Retail and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 36,288 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rayl's national animal is the Kitsune.

Rayl is ranked 228,286^th in the world and 11^th in Vistulia for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.47 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.