The Republic of Appalina is a tiny, safe nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, democratic population of 9 million Appalinans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15.1%.

The Appalinan economy, worth 447 billion Appalain Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 49,771 Appalain Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

All facts are created equal, the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, the nation's official head of religious affairs is an atheist, and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables. Crime is well under control. Appalina's national animal is the brown bear, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Appalina is ranked 121,082^nd in the world and 31^st in Liberal Democratic Union for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 43.68 on the Kitten Softness Rating.