The Most Serene Republic of The River is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 6.275 billion Riverians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.9%.

The Riverian economy, worth 255 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 40,641 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The River's national animal is the Kitsune.

The River is ranked 90,788^th in the world and 9^th in The Apolean Frontiers for Most Rebellious Youth, scoring zero on the Stark-Dean Displacement Index.