The Armed Republic of Kharkhorin is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, frequent executions, and strictly enforced bedtime. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.279 billion Kharkhorinians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Education, and Law & Order are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 27.0%.

The powerhouse Kharkhorinian economy, worth 124 trillion denarii a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 97,584 denarii, with the richest citizens earning 5.6 times as much as the poorest.

The nation's youth would rather watch paint dry than the news, construction workers evacuate work sites after finding sharp rocks on the ground, the government's suggestions box is curiously empty these days, and condos feature wall-mounted cages containing endangered animals. Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kharkhorin's national animal is the horse, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Kharkhorin is ranked 70,978^th in the world and 107^th in The Communist Bloc for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, scoring 3,403.12 on the Henry Ford Productivity Index.