The Republic of Messier 59 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning sheep population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.183 billion Messier 59ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 32.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 59ian economy, worth 73.4 trillion guilders a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Cheese Exports, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 23,071 guilders, 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 59's national animal is the sheep.

Messier 59 is ranked 253,216^th in the world and 15^th in Mirror World 99 for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 790.43 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.