The Democratic States of Rasht is a mammoth, genial nation, notable for its zero percent divorce rate, public floggings, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate population of 5.197 billion Rashtians 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 Education, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 18.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Rashtian economy, worth 222 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 42,760 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

The airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines, reflection is vital for badly behaved politicians, adultery has been made a capital offence, and a little pushing and pulling is needed for big ships to pass. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rasht's national animal is the Kitsune.

Rasht is ranked 78,829^th in the world and 1^st in Enclave Region of the USSD for Highest Drug Use, scoring 216.79 on the Pineapple Fondness Rating.