The Republic of The Con is a large, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning freak population. The hard-working population of 154 million Conians 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 19.9%.

The Conian economy, worth 6.55 trillion albums a year, is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Retail, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 42,540 albums, 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. The Con's national animal is the freak.

The Con is ranked 283,199^th in the world and 1,825^th in Eye for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -6.28 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.