The Republic of For the funny is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Hi population. The hard-working population of 14 million For the funnyians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 19.2%.

The For the funnyian economy, worth 606 billion Funnies a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Trout Farming. Average income is 43,301 Funnies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. For the funny's national animal is the Hi.

For the funny is ranked 201,781^st in the world and 70^th in Zalannian Kirbs for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 5,812.83 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.