The Republic of Izern 51 is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and ubiquitous missile silos. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 3.183 billion Izern 51ians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The large, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 77.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Izern 51ian economy, worth 365 trillion lire a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 114,881 lire, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

Foreigners write "made in Izern 51" on shoddy merchandise in hope of receiving a buy-out, 'Kangaroonado 6: You Gotta Be Kidding Me' is this summer's top-grossing movie, shoppers have literally had their hands full since plastic bags were banned, and politicians sweat as journalists scour internet archives for any mention of them. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 51's national animal is the kangaroo, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Izern 51 is ranked 33,237^th in the world and 44^th in Izern for Highest Poor Incomes, with 71,189.66 Standard Monetary Units.