The Republic of 116 is a huge, efficient nation, remarkable for its ritual sacrifices, public floggings, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed population of 634 million 116ians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The large government prioritizes Defense, with Law & Order, Industry, and Administration also on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 43.9%.

The powerhouse 116ian economy, worth 42.9 trillion currencies a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 67,610 currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.7 times as much as the poorest.

The sound of rattles and selfie shots regularly disrupt political debates, only the rich can afford the latest medical innovations, government employees have reverted to carrier pigeon due to never-ending virus scans, and minor parties are virtually absent in Parliament. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. 116's national animal is the animal, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

116 is ranked 127,684^th in the world and 138^th in Charleslandia for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,139.65 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.