The Federal Republic of Gnonc Nic is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by President Silf 'Ol with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, suspicion of poets, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 7.247 billion Lizardfolk are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Panta Ulia. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 13.0%.

The powerhouse Gnoc Nician economy, worth 580 trillion Credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Automobile Manufacturing, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 80,069 Credits, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 264,308 per year while the poor average 18,147, a ratio of 14.6 to 1.

Earthquake sirens are a leading cause of hearing loss, the government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces, nobody draws smiley faces on receipts anymore, and people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gnonc Nic's national animal is the Obsidian Elephant and its national religion is Call of Nature.

Gnonc Nic is ranked 61,557^th in the world and 3,415^th in Lazarus for Most Patriotic, with 22.86 flags saluted per person per day.