The 2nd Republic of Ilyia is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Minister Elena Vorenskaya with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 3.48 billion Ilyians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lavond. The average income tax rate is 66.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Ilyian economy, worth 605 trillion Plentas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 173,955 Plentas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.8 times as much as the poorest.

People unhook their phones at night to escape a never-ending barrage of phone calls, the government is denying reports that criminals injected with experimental drugs have turned into monstrous supervillains, the country is littered with broken homes, and a law degree is required before telling people not to drink and drive. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ilyia's national animal is the Porpoise, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ilyia is ranked 225,547^th in the world and 61^st in Ensio for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.43 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.