The Republic of -Update Bender- is a mammoth, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 6.398 billion -Update Bender-ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 19.2%.

The -Update Bender-ian economy, worth 276 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Furniture Restoration, and Retail. Average income is 43,261 Delta Eagles, 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. -Update Bender-'s national animal is the Kitsune.

-Update Bender- is ranked 175,497^th in the world and 6^th in 2024 for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 935.06 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.