The Republic of Runaway is a colossal, efficient nation, notable for its frequent executions, ban on automobiles, and zero percent divorce rate. The devout population of 2.883 billion Runawayians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The large, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 67.9%.

The all-consuming Runawayian economy, worth 261 trillion bitcoins a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 90,555 bitcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

Extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Runaway is often a lifetime appointment, the government officially wants you to slow down and speak more clearly, the politician's labor union forces stage names upon candidates, and polygraphs are relegated to the dungeon exhibit in castle museums. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Runaway's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Runaway is ranked 101,065^th in the world and 10^th in DatPiff for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 2,895.09 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.