The Republic of Messier 57 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning fox population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.114 billion Messier 57ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 28.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 57ian economy, worth 76.5 trillion deniers a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 24,564 deniers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 57's national animal is the fox.

Messier 57 is ranked 127,953^rd in the world and 1^st in Candleflame Glow 100 for Safest, scoring 71.81 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.