The Republic of Saicho is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 485 million Saichoans live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Welfare, Healthcare, and Public Transport are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.6%.

The strong Saichoan economy, worth 18.3 trillion tbds a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Soda Sales, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 37,772 tbds, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 243,444 per year while the poor average 2,367, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Saicho's national animal is the tbd, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Saicho is ranked 310,501^st in the world and 210^th in Eladria for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring -4.47 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.