The Free Land of 1873 is a huge, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 643 million 1873ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Public Transport are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.0%.

The strong 1873ian economy, worth 30.2 trillion lire a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Information Technology, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 46,988 lire, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 302,844 per year while the poor average 2,945, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. 1873's national animal is the bison, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

1873 is ranked 249,519^th in the world and 12^th in Freelands for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring -6.32 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.