The Republic of Recalde is a titanic, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 18.468 billion Recaldeans 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 enormous government prioritizes Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are also considered important. The average income tax rate is 54.4%.

The Recaldean economy, worth 616 trillion SIRS a year, is highly specialized and led by the Soda Sales industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Uranium Mining, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 33,400 SIRS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Recalde's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Recalde is ranked 244,932^nd in the world and 2^nd in Eastern Islands for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 30 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.