The Starborn of Mint Chip 71 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its frequent executions and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 3.089 billion Mint Chip 71ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The relatively small, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.8%.

The strong Mint Chip 71ian economy, worth 119 trillion kronor a year, is quite specialized and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Tourism, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 38,677 kronor, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 210,368 per year while the poor average 3,656, a ratio of 57.5 to 1.

School teachers check the staff room for hidden webcams before complaining about rebellious students, drunk drivers are sent to rehabilitation paid for by the government, the death penalty has been reintroduced, and parents are relieved they no longer need to help with their kids' algebra homework. Crime is a problem. Mint Chip 71's national animal is the lion.

Mint Chip 71 is ranked 272,895^th in the world and 15,362^nd in Balder for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 9.79 Effective Tax Rate.