The Socialist Republic of Shizal is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Isabella Rose with a fair hand, and notable for its otherworldly petting zoo, unlimited-speed roads, and smutty television. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 1.032 billion Shizalians 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 large, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Welfare, Healthcare, and Industry are also considered important, while Defense is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Auralis. The average income tax rate is 70.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Shizalian economy, worth 104 trillion soras a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 101,660 soras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Photographers can be found hiding behind the curtains in Isabella Rose's bedroom, many marriages go virtually unconsummated, the right school tie opens more doors than the right qualification, and bitter pastors forced to officiate gay marriage 'accidentally' pronounce couples "husband and abomination". Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shizal's national animal is the Dove, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Shizal is ranked 87,885^th in the world and 40^th in Union of Allied States for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 1,245.25 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.