The Republic of Silicates is a massive, genial nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, otherworldly petting zoo, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, cynical population of 2.6 billion Silicatesians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 46.0%.

The all-consuming Silicatesian economy, worth 229 trillion Currencies a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 88,350 Currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, local mafias have a tough time disposing of dead snitches without catching the attention of recycling authorities, several inches are being added to first class seating, and late night adverts for breast milk co-ops regularly win pornography industry awards. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Silicates's national animal is the Animal, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Silicates is ranked 87,542^nd in the world and 4,225^th in Osiris for Most Patriotic, with 16.48 flags saluted per person per day.