The Emirate of Gershon is a fledgling, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning White-tailed deer population. The hard-working, democratic population of 6 million Gershonians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 26.4%.

The Gershonian economy, worth 257 billion Yis a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Woodchip Exports, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 42,925 Yis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the tenet of free speech is held dear, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and increasing inclusiveness is a sign of the times. Crime is relatively low. Gershon's national animal is the White-tailed deer, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Gershon is ranked 75,216^th in the world and 19^th in Lands End for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 440.8 on the Clooney Contribution Index.