The Republic of Test Population 88 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Cows population. The hard-working population of 2.734 billion Test Population 88ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 16.3%.

The Test Population 88ian economy, worth 127 trillion Credits a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 46,461 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 88's national animal is the Cows, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Test Population 88 is ranked 225,204^th in the world and 3^rd in Ares Test Chamber 11 for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.