The Fiefdom of The Island Republic of Mark is a mid-sized, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Toe snails population. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 96 million Island Republic of Markians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The tiny, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 8.0%.

The strong Island Republic of Markian economy, worth 4.56 trillion Toes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 47,504 Toes, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. The Island Republic of Mark's national animal is the Toe snails, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

The Island Republic of Mark is ranked 82,630^th in the world and 293^rd in the Outback for Fattest Citizens, with 11.94 Obesity Rate.