The Republic of 68SQN is a massive, orderly nation, remarkable for its pith helmet sales, disturbing lack of elderly people, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 4.518 billion 68SQNians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 52.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse 68SQNian economy, worth 443 trillion deniers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. Average income is 98,226 deniers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

Pieces of iron pyrite are believed to be worth their weight in gold, the installation of street lights across remote goat tracks has left citizens bemused, workers have their fruitcake and eat it too, and the legal profession considers itself above the law. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 68SQN's national animal is the Tawny Owl.

68SQN is ranked 220,851^st in the world and 8,645^th in Lazarus for Safest, scoring 26.47 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.