The Republic of Izern 316 is a mid-sized, safe nation, notable for its frequent executions and irreverence towards religion. The quiet, industrious population of 56 million Izern 316ians 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 25.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Izern 316ian economy, worth 2.29 trillion izerns a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Automobile Manufacturing, and Trout Farming. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 40,890 izerns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The internet has been placed under government control, code enforcement officers circle wealthy Izern 316ians like vultures, roosters that herald the rising sun are immediately sent to the slaughterhouse, and professional athletes juggle part-time jobs to avoid bankruptcy. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 316's national animal is the izern.

Izern 316 is ranked 280,442^nd in the world and 690^th in Izern for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring -8.46 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.