The Republic of Messier 67 is a colossal, safe nation, remarkable for its burgeoning emu population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.026 billion Messier 67ians 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 27.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 67ian economy, worth 77.0 trillion bitcoins a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Retail, and Tourism. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 25,434 bitcoins, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 67's national animal is the emu.

Messier 67 is ranked 228,809^th in the world and 615^th in Cebulon for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.47 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.