The Armed Republic of Giathio is a huge, genial nation, notable for its compulsory military service, ubiquitous missile silos, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, democratic population of 465 million Giathians 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 prioritizes Defense, although Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Brittanica. The average income tax rate is 32.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Giathian economy, worth 39.9 trillion Gnypolas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 85,782 Gnypolas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Troop transports blacken the sky as the military commences Operation Desert Ocean, childhood friends of Leader are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense, the nation's armed forces are recruiting thousands to help colonise Brasilistan, and "To Hell or to Marshland" is a common settler cry directed at native Brasilistanis. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Giathio's national animal is the Raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Giathio is ranked 49,115^th in the world and 6^th in Aslai for Safest, scoring 103.02 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.