The Republic of Comerciantes XVII is a massive, orderly nation, notable for its parental licensing program, avant-garde cinema, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 2.633 billion Comerciantes XVIIians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while Environment isn't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 61.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Comerciantes XVIIian economy, worth 283 trillion 300 Réis a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Cheese Exports, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 107,755 300 Réis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Pollution is on the rise along with government approvals of fracking projects, people on the brink of death are put through unwanted and stressful procedures, murderers frequently escape punishment by claiming they were protecting their honour, and all government communication requires the imprimatur of the Truth Police. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Comerciantes XVII's national animal is the swan, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Comerciantes XVII is ranked 245,375^th in the world and 11,532^nd in Osiris for Most Pacifist, with 28.26 cheeks turned per day.