The Republic of Anacostia River is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Pax au Gibbs with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service, complete absence of social welfare, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed population of 3.494 billion Anacostia Riverians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The relatively small government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while Welfare and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capitol Hill. The average income tax rate is 15.7%.

The Anacostia Riverian economy, worth 231 trillion Iron Gold Ingots a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 66,236 Iron Gold Ingots, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

The new 'Who Wants To Be A Politician' election debate auditions are more popular than the debates themselves, the nationalistic national anthem inspires citizens to literally spit at foreigners, anyone who sneezes at border crossings is turned away, and in life full of care there is no time to stop and stare. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Anacostia River's national animal is the Sandpiper, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Anacostia River is ranked 81,982^nd in the world and 1^st in The Shifting Valley for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,673.66 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.