The Federal Republic of Ryepool is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Join Lily population. The hard-working population of 9 million Ryepoolians 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 19.8%.

The Ryepoolian economy, worth 384 billion Join Lilies a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Retail, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 42,633 Join Lilies, 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. Ryepool's national animal is the Join Lily.

Ryepool is ranked 200,983^rd in the world and 7^th in fluffy squishfish for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 948.9 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.