The Republic of Izern 177 is a massive, cultured nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, prohibition of alcohol, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.896 billion Izern 177ians 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 large, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 67.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Izern 177ian economy, worth 203 trillion banks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 107,578 banks, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 504,464 per year while the poor average 13,677, a ratio of 36.9 to 1.

The state-controlled media salutes those about to spy, torture is commonly used to extract information from suspected criminals, seven-year-olds debate for weeks on the merits of the Oxford comma, and report cards now include a 'Pain Tolerance' grading column. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 177's national animal is the card, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Izern 177 is ranked 285,960^th in the world and 758^th in Izern for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 289.7 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.