The Republic of Marcellinople is a gargantuan, genial nation, ruled by Consul Marcus Aurelius with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, otherworldly petting zoo, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working population of 29.413 billion Marcellinopleans 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 minute government, or what there is of one, is effectively ruled by the Department of Education, with Environment and Industry also on the agenda, while Spirituality and Social Policy aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Marcellinople Urbs. The average income tax rate is 1.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Marcellinoplean economy, worth a remarkable 6,956 trillion Denarii Marcellis a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Cheese Exports. Average income is an amazing 236,514 Denarii Marcellis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

The road to capitalism has proved an epic drama of adventure and exploration, ticket touts are blamed for the downfall of communism, giant no-kill traps baited with Bapst Red Ribbon and vintage bicycles have been popping up in back alleys nationwide, and employees are told they can avoid traffic jams by starting work at 4 AM. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Marcellinople's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Marcellinople is ranked 2,296^th in the world and 114^th in Lazarus for Least Corrupt Governments, with 96.05 Percentage Of Bribes Refused.