The Republic of Pulsewidth is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.65 billion Pulsewidthians 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 minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5.5%.

The strong Pulsewidthian economy, worth 232 trillion yen a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Book Publishing. Average income is 50,009 yen, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 322,317 per year while the poor average 3,134, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Pulsewidth's national animal is the raven, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Pulsewidth is ranked 191,618^th in the world and 1^st in Crystal for Largest Black Market, with 560 billion Standard Monetary Units.