The Free Land of 1873 is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 624 million 1873ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.0%.

The strong 1873ian economy, worth 29.3 trillion lire a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Information Technology, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 46,988 lire, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 302,844 per year while the poor average 2,945, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. 1873's national animal is the bison, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

1873 is ranked 279,153^rd in the world and 11^th in Freelands for Largest Black Market, with 71.0 billion Standard Monetary Units.