The Republic of Alutska is a large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its daily referendums, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 99 million Alutskans 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 juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.6%.

The strong Alutskan economy, worth 5.53 trillion dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Soda Sales. Average income is 55,860 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 6.0 times as much as the poorest.

Heated town halls quickly descend into shootouts between politicians and their constituents, alcoholics are lauded as national benefactors within the halls of the Ministry of Finance, libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, and it is believed that belligerence is a passing phase foreign leaders will soon outgrow. Crime is moderate, probably because of the absence of a police force. Alutska's national animal is the bear, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Alutska is ranked 183,731^st in the world and 4,911^th in the Rejected Realms for Safest, scoring 52.91 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.