The Paramilitary forces of Gurthnok the Crocodile is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, irreverence towards religion, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 7.74 billion Gurthnok's mens enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

The minute, liberal, pro-business government, or what there is of one, is effectively ruled by the Department of Defense, although Law & Order is also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.8%.

The strong Gurthnokian economy, worth 455 trillion WEAPONS a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Tourism. Average income is 58,875 WEAPONS, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 379,459 per year while the poor average 3,690, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Gurthnok the Crocodile's national animal is the crocodile, which can occasionally be seen avoiding garbage in the nation's murky oceans.

Gurthnok the Crocodile is ranked 41,759^th in the world and 2^nd in Brasilistani territories for Most Armed, with 3.85 weapons per person.