The Republic of Mikusta is a mammoth, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 7.955 billion Mikustans 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 21.6%.

The Mikustan economy, worth 325 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Book Publishing, and Information Technology. Average income is 40,878 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. Mikusta's national animal is the Kitsune.

Mikusta is ranked 157,306^th in the world and 2,640^th in Alliance of Supreme Powers for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 989.79 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.