The Republic of Panzer Vor 16 is a massive, efficient nation, notable for its closed borders, compulsory military service, and ritual sacrifices. The compassionate, hard-working, cynical population of 3.528 billion Panzer Vor 16ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 44.1%.

The powerhouse Panzer Vor 16ian economy, worth 240 trillion baht a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Tourism, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 68,144 baht, with the richest citizens earning 5.9 times as much as the poorest.

Scoutmasters debate whether luxury log cabins defeat the purpose of camping, major corporations receive tax breaks for no apparent reason, it is illegal to distribute Girl Guide Cookies without an advanced food hygiene diploma, and the nationalised Arms Manufacturing Industry is not interested in making weapons. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Panzer Vor 16's national animal is the kangaroo.

Panzer Vor 16 is ranked 64,752^nd in the world and 424^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Cultured, scoring 70 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.