The Republic of Nishavis is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its anti-smoking policies, irreverence towards religion, and restrictive gun laws. The compassionate, democratic population of 395 million Nishavans love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 39.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Nishavisian economy, worth 18.0 trillion Taras a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Cheese Exports, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,678 Taras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Diaper-wrapped shawarma is a fan-favorite, the constant playing of Merry Birthday on Nishavisian radio has led to calls for the song to be classified as a crime against humanity, police officers often head to work wearing onesies and fluffy pink bunny-slippers, and Nishavis has designated Nishavis City as its capital city. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nishavis's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Nishavis is ranked 20,913^th in the world and 6^th in Squeaky Squeakers for Nicest Citizens, with 22.56 average smiles per day.