The Republic of Rubercaustia is a small, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 26 million Rubercaustians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.6%.

The thriving Rubercaustian economy, worth 2.07 trillion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 79,716 Dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 450,209 per year while the poor average 6,934, a ratio of 64.9 to 1.

Being Leader has been voted one of the top ten most dangerous jobs, commemorative mugs remembering last year's Black Friday Crockery Riots are a best seller this year, petting zoos have loose fingers strewn about, and law schools are hurrying to teach the "prank defense" to their students. Crime, especially youth-related, is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Rubercaustia's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Rubercaustia is ranked 102,574^th in the world and 16^th in Antisipation Refounded for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,233.98 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.