The Republic of Respulia is a tiny, genial nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape and compulsory military service. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 16 million Respulians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The tiny government prioritizes Spirituality, although Welfare, Defense, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Industry and Environment receive no funds. The average income tax rate is 8.3%.

The Respulian economy, worth 888 billion Velans a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Trout Farming, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 55,501 Velans, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

Crime, especially youth-related, is almost non-existent. Respulia's national animal is the puj, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Respulia is ranked 117,266^th in the world and 9^th in Swirling Fires for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,833.21 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.