The Republic of Thessaloniki of Greece is a gargantuan, orderly nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 35.063 billion Thessaloniki of Greeceans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 8.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Thessaloniki of Greecean economy, worth a remarkable 1,540 trillion Drachmas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Soda Sales, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 43,939 Drachmas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

The armed forces are locked in an expensive and bloody war abroad to stamp out possible terrorists, many parents are becoming frustrated with their children's choices in spouses, the government is reining in public spending, and the police force is on a recruitment drive. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force. Thessaloniki of Greece's national animal is the phoenix, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Thessaloniki of Greece is ranked 69,624^th in the world and 3^rd in Hellenic Civilization for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 3,377.07 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.