The Republic of Wernick is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning emu population. The hard-working, democratic population of 3.759 billion Wernickians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Welfare, although Education, Healthcare, and Spirituality are also considered important, while Environment and International Aid aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.5%.

The very strong Wernickian economy, worth 200 trillion pounds a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Trout Farming, and Gambling. Average income is 53,440 pounds, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 154,769 per year while the poor average 14,623, a ratio of 10.6 to 1.

Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Wernick's national animal is the emu.

Wernick is ranked 101,763^rd in the world and 4,200^th in Balder for Nicest Citizens, with 13.62 average smiles per day.