The Republic of I-43 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 6.138 billion I-43ians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 8.5%.

The I-43ian economy, worth 296 trillion cars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Trout Farming, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 48,272 cars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.2 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. I-43's national animal is the driver, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

I-43 is ranked 143,442^nd in the world and 1^st in Interstate 43 for Largest Basket Weaving Sector, scoring 2,057.67 on the Hickory Productivity Index.