The Republic of Marbles IV is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 8.809 billion Marbles IVians 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 21.1%.

The Marbles IVian economy, worth 364 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Arms Manufacturing, and Gambling. Average income is 41,378 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. Marbles IV's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Marbles IV is ranked 301,173^rd in the world and 8,108^th in Alliance of Supreme Powers for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring -7.77 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.