The 『Bastet』 User of -Mariah- is a titanic, socially progressive nation, ruled by Mariah with an even hand, and notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, keen interest in outer space, and daily referendums. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 14.599 billion Mariahians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Cairo. The average income tax rate is 40.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Mariahian economy, worth a remarkable 1,548 trillion rupees a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Trout Farming. Average income is an impressive 106,080 rupees, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Politicians always seem to take two steps forward then three steps back, advertisements for jobs in the sciences run in fashion magazines, the realistic depiction of tentacles is on the core syllabus of most art schools, and the children of -Mariah- are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence. Crime is totally unknown. -Mariah-'s national animal is the swordfish, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its national religion is Kemetism.

-Mariah- is ranked 166,844^th in the world and 7^th in Krieg for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 240.95 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.