The Republic of Marek2 is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, irreverence towards religion, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working, democratic population of 9 million Marek2ians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.8%.

The strong Marek2ian economy, worth 467 billion Mareks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Trout Farming, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 51,905 Mareks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

Max Barry is this year's Miss Marek2, Maxtopian villagers starve by the time Marek2ian officials even file the appropriate paperwork needed to help them, scenic beaches are now protected by massive concrete walls, and citizens may cast their vote over the internet or phone. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Marek2's national animal is the baboon, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Marek2 is ranked 69,501^st in the world and 1,079^th in The East Pacific for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,769.05 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.