The Republic of Republic Phoenix is a very large, efficient nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, daily referendums, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 195 million Republic Phoenixians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 55.2%.

The very strong Republic Phoenixian economy, worth 12.0 trillion RSDS a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 61,484 RSDS, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Immersive video game experiences are interrupted by incessant disclaimer pop-ups, quiet professionalism has returned to the nation's armed forces, people seem disproportionately distraught when told a museum has a phones-off policy, and the national census includes an opt-in to join the government-run dating service. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Republic Phoenix's national animal is the Phoenix, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Republic Phoenix is ranked 47,838^th in the world and 1,512^th in The North Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 17.01 average smiles per day.