The Republic of Shadowed-16 is a titanic, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 10.108 billion Shadowed-16ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 16.2%.

The Shadowed-16ian economy, worth 470 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Retail, Pizza Delivery, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 46,549 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. Shadowed-16's national animal is the Kitsune.

Shadowed-16 is ranked 120,430^th in the world and 3,250^th in Alliance of Supreme Powers for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 2,301.39 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.