The Republic of Furbish Islands is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Prime Minister Thomas Norup with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, smutty television, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5.645 billion Furbishmen have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The tiny, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Furby City. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Furbish economy, worth a remarkable 1,421 trillion Furbish dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Retail, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an amazing 251,728 Furbish dollars, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 853,411 per year while the poor average 54,826, a ratio of 15.6 to 1.

Foreign governments regularly accuse the Furbish military of war crimes, the military recognizes no difference between male and female soldiers, teenage male videogamers often suffer repetitive strain wrist injuries, and unshaven men are viewed with suspicion in courts of law. Crime, especially youth-related, is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Furbish Islands's national animal is the Furbish jungle cat, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Furbish Islands is ranked 1,040^th in the world and 3^rd in Federation of Conservative Nations for Lowest Overall Tax Burden, scoring 316.09 on the Hayek Index.