The Democratic Republic of Euro 249 is a colossal, orderly nation, notable for its infamous sell-swords, otherworldly petting zoo, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 6.735 billion Euro 249ians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 42.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Euro 249ian economy, worth 762 trillion Cards a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration, and Information Technology. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 113,171 Cards, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens are strongly encouraged to breathe less so as to limit the carbon footprint, candlelit dinners are less romantic with a flickering LED, the education system is being cleansed of all corporate influence, and business leaders commend the government for enacting an emissions reduction strategy that reduces no Euro 249ian emissions at all. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Euro 249's national animal is the Raven, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Euro 249 is ranked 36,504^th in the world and 23^rd in Memeland United for Safest, scoring 106.82 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.