The Republic of Izern 53 is a colossal, orderly nation, notable for its ritual sacrifices, unlimited-speed roads, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 3.277 billion Izern 53ians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 55.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Izern 53ian economy, worth 339 trillion lire a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 103,588 lire, with the richest citizens earning 7.1 times as much as the poorest.

Dentists routinely perform open heart surgery, East Lebatuckese astronauts' favorite game during downtime on the Multinational Space Station is 'I Spy', Members of Parliament are often found living in cardboard boxes, and you're only as old as you feel. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 53's national animal is the giraffe, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Izern 53 is ranked 169,907^th in the world and 42^nd in Izern for Largest Populations, with 3.28 billion capita.