The Republic of Zhffdf is a tiny, safe nation, notable for its burgeoning Lion population. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 7 million Zhffdfians 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 relatively small, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 9.3%.

The strong Zhffdfian economy, worth 412 billion Rupees a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Gambling, and Soda Sales. Average income is 58,915 Rupees, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes. Crime is well under control. Zhffdf's national animal is the Lion, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Zhffdf is ranked 32,738^th in the world and 170^th in the Outback for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 5,491.12 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.