The Republic of Zhurek is a large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its zero percent divorce rate, frequent executions, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 99 million Zhurekians 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 Administration, Education, and Defense. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 26.7%.

The strong Zhurekian economy, worth 6.10 trillion silxes a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. Average income is 61,598 silxes, with the richest citizens earning 9.0 times as much as the poorest.

Exploding toys that leak battery acid are back in the shops after the government declared child safety 'over-rated', giggling teens are asked to put their mouths on rubber dolls, courtrooms can be a little sketchy, and police drones follow every suspected Peeping Tom. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zhurek's national animal is the dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Zhurek is ranked 64,617^th in the world and 374^th in Europeia for Most Beautiful Environments, with 629.21 pounds of wildlife per square mile.