The Republic of Zero Hou r is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning swan population. The hard-working population of 8.25 billion Zero Hou rians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 23.6%.

The Zero Hou rian economy, worth 322 trillion rubles a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Trout Farming. Average income is 39,120 rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zero Hou r's national animal is the swan.

Zero Hou r is ranked 174,928^th in the world and 2,410^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.