The Republic of Risley is a huge, genial nation, remarkable for its state-planned economy, absence of drug laws, and devotion to social welfare. The democratic, devout population of 466 million Risleyians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Spirituality, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 47.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Risleyian economy, worth 16.4 trillion pesos a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Average income is 35,299 pesos, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Risley's national animal is the horse.

Risley is ranked 41,571^st in the world and 2,063^rd in Balder for Safest, scoring 105.14 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.