The Fourth Republic of Montarc is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Romuald O'Hannon with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, public floggings, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 6.76 billion Montarcians 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 medium-sized, corrupt government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Education, Industry, and Law & Order are also considered important, while Welfare and Social Policy are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Komsa. The average income tax rate is 54.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Montarcian economy, worth a remarkable 1,145 trillion Herns a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Tourism, and Trout Farming. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 169,413 Herns, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Financial investors are noting a boom in artillery, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients, Montarc's first free elections in recent memory have been successfully concluded, and patriotic parents remind their children to drink plenty of water. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Montarc's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Montarc is ranked 19,596^th in the world and 1,028^th in The North Pacific for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 3,619.66 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.