The Republic of Izern 137 is a massive, orderly nation, renowned for its avant-garde cinema, ritual sacrifices, and infamous sell-swords. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.872 billion Izern 137ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 43.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The thriving Izern 137ian economy, worth 208 trillion florins a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 111,145 florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Izern 137 is often a lifetime appointment, tourists flock to see the giant stone carvings of historical leaders at Mount Rushless, if the best leaders are those who don't want to lead then Leader's lack of leadership must be a great leadership quality, and the question "please would you...?" is usually laden with passive aggression. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 137's national animal is the sheep, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Izern 137 is ranked 23,137^th in the world and 27^th in Izern for Largest Manufacturing Sector, scoring 30,958.95 on the Gooback-Jerbs Productivity Index.