The Republic of Paratus Founder is a large, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning animal population. The hard-working population of 166 million Paratus Founderians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15.3%.

The Paratus Founderian economy, worth 7.91 trillion currencies a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Information Technology. Average income is 47,657 currencies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Paratus Founder's national animal is the animal.

Paratus Founder is ranked 169,593^rd in the world and 2^nd in Paratus for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.