The Democratic Armed Republic of Skarakia is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by President Bastian Adler with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, keen interest in outer space, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5.13 billion Skarakians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The medium-sized government prioritizes Defense, although Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Social Policy and Spirituality are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Skarakia City. The average income tax rate is 22.8%.

The all-consuming Skarakian economy, worth 570 trillion Socars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 111,195 Socars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Charged suspects often have to wait years before the courts have room to judge their trial, class action lawsuits have gone up in smoke thanks to government interference, the nation's latest batch of politicians include internet comedians, an alleged serial killer, and a highly trained Black Eagle, and more than one company makes the board game Monopoly. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Skarakia's national animal is the Black Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Skarakia is ranked 69,898^th in the world and 3,854^th in Osiris for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 2,573.2 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.