The Republic of Viscontis is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 1.494 billion Viscontisians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Administration, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Milan. The average income tax rate is 39.6%.

The Viscontisian economy, worth 62.3 trillion Florins a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 41,669 Florins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

Passive-aggressive congratulations cards inform mums-to-be that their pregnancy is their greatest achievement in life, soldiers are equipped with multi-million Florin battlesuits, smoking is banned in public areas, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Viscontis's national animal is the Horse.

Viscontis is ranked 139,039^th in the world and 6,287^th in Balder for Most Patriotic, with 10.87 flags saluted per person per day.