The Republic of Zyropia is a large, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service, national health service, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate population of 56 million Zyropians 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 Healthcare, Education, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 33.2%.

The Zyropian economy, worth 3.22 trillion Zyropian Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Trout Farming, and Tourism. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 57,495 Zyropian Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Gossip magazines have pictures of Leader sunbathing on the beach with political rivals, citizens can only enjoy the splendor of the natural world in designated 'Majesty Appreciation' zones, destitute athletes are forced to train in the street, and students memorise knock-knock jokes for their mandatory twice-a-term Comedy Examinations. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zyropia's national animal is the Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Zyropia is ranked 172,694^th in the world and 3,916^th in The North Pacific for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 187.2 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.