The Republic of MAF Squadron 61 is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 750 million MAF Squadron 61ians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 26.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient MAF Squadron 61ian economy, worth 26.4 trillion Merlovichan Dollars a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 35,146 Merlovichan Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. MAF Squadron 61's national animal is the Wallaby, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

MAF Squadron 61 is ranked 60,472^nd in the world and 2,791^st in Lazarus for Safest, scoring 98.7 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.