The Republic of Shadows of the Apocalypse is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 1.179 billion Shadows of the Apocalypseans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.2%.

The strong Shadows of the Apocalypsean economy, worth 59.5 trillion rubledollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Retail, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 50,475 rubledollars, with the richest citizens earning 5.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Shadows of the Apocalypse's national animal is the hawk, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Shadows of the Apocalypse is ranked 282,227^th in the world and 1^st in Asserken for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -7.75 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.