The Republic of Test Population 8 is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.765 billion Test Population 8ians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 20.3%.

The Test Population 8ian economy, worth 116 trillion Credits a year, is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 42,184 Credits, 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. Test Population 8's national animal is the Cows.

Test Population 8 is ranked 252,210^th in the world and 3^rd in Ares Test Chamber 2 for Lowest Crime Rates, with 56.72 law-abiding acts per hour.