The Republic of Izern 70 is a colossal, efficient nation, renowned for its zero percent divorce rate, keen interest in outer space, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The compassionate, cynical population of 2.914 billion Izern 70ians 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, Industry, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 59.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Izern 70ian economy, worth 289 trillion marks a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 99,467 marks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Soldiers stream their classified military operations live for millions of fans, only fully-fledged members of MENSA are allowed to vote, the government is pouring money into 'Operation Enduring Democracy', and murder is sanctioned if the legal paperwork is filled out correctly. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Izern 70's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Izern 70 is ranked 81,766^th in the world and 298^th in Izern for Largest Black Market, with 4.11 trillion Standard Monetary Units.