The 2nd Republic of Ilyia is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Minister Elena Vorenskaya with an even hand, and notable for its free-roaming dinosaurs, pith helmet sales, and smutty television. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 3.666 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 68.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Ilyian economy, worth 628 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 notable. Average income is an impressive 171,405 Plentas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

The new airport at Mr. Giles' farm is panicking his sheep, nocturnal light pollution is mostly blue, record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been reported, and criminals are put to death while cuddling their favourite teddy bear. 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 290,601^st in the world and 53^rd in Ensio for Nicest Citizens, with 0.73 average smiles per day.