The Empire of Appalachya 17 is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its compulsory military service, irreverence towards religion, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-working, democratic population of 1.18 billion Appalachya 17ians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The minute government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 5.6%.

The Appalachya 17ian economy, worth 68.9 trillion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Retail, Furniture Restoration, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 58,400 Dollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Late night adverts for breast milk co-ops regularly win pornography industry awards, gambling is outlawed, voting is voluntary, and Harry Potter books are banned. Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Appalachya 17's national animal is the Eagle, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Appalachya 17 is ranked 26,007^th in the world and 1^st in IDEVK for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 4,826.74 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.