The Philosopher of Berkelium97 is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its public floggings, zero percent divorce rate, and anti-smoking policies. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 3.884 billion Berkelium97ians are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 52.0%.

The frighteningly efficient Berkelium97ian economy, worth 481 trillion rubles a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 123,950 rubles, with the richest citizens earning 6.4 times as much as the poorest.

Cotton candy made from genuine cotton cellulose doesn't quite satisfy, pinkie promises are a matter of life and death, prison walls have had to be modified to keep parkour-trained criminals from escaping, and it is a common belief that a sport isn't sport if there are no decapitations. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Berkelium97's national animal is the giraffe, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Berkelium97 is ranked 85,710^th in the world and 38^th in Periodic Table for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 3,411.67 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.