The Republic of Rubercaustia is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 6 million Rubercaustians 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 Administration, with Defense, Education, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Spirituality and International Aid are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4.5%.

The very strong Rubercaustian economy, worth 427 billion Dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Pizza Delivery, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 71,169 Dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 375,371 per year while the poor average 7,180, a ratio of 52.3 to 1.

Surveillance cameras are banned, the tenet of free speech is held dear, citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, and murder suspects plead the 'there was a rat beneath his chef's hat' defense. Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Rubercaustia's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Rubercaustia is ranked 253,204^th in the world and 3,715^th in The North Pacific for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring -3.46 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.