The Republic of Izern 308 is a large, safe nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working population of 162 million Izern 308ians 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 Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 22.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Izern 308ian economy, worth 7.51 trillion izerns a year, is led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Gambling, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 46,380 izerns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Anyone who sneezes at border crossings is turned away, top gamblers bet against seedy hoopers, passive-aggressive congratulations cards inform mums-to-be that their pregnancy is their greatest achievement in life, and third world countries are rich in "I Love Izern 308 City" t-shirts. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 308's national animal is the izern, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Izern 308 is ranked 73,467^th in the world and 91^st in Izern for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,099.11 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.