The Republic of Lichian is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Benjamin Gillis with an even hand, and notable for its otherworldly petting zoo, free-roaming dinosaurs, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, cheerful, devout population of 12.762 billion Lichians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Mhialn. The average income tax rate is 19.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Lichian economy, worth a remarkable 3,310 trillion Gold Ducats a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 259,416 Gold Ducats, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Supermarkets must refund spoilt milk even six months after the sale, there is something rotten in the state of Lichian, citizens are deeply regretting challenging the government to be honest about its intentions, and a rusted hulk in Mhialn harbour has been voted the worst eyesore in Texas. Crime is totally unknown. Lichian's national animal is the Lothian Ground Llama, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Judaeo-Christianity.

Lichian is ranked 84,342^nd in the world and 83^rd in Texas for Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry, scoring 968.12 on the Tasmanian Pulp Environmental Export Index.