The Republic of Jimenez is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 7 million Jimenezi 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 government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 25.4%.

The strong Jimenezian economy, worth 419 billion Jimenezi dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Soda Sales. Average income is 59,911 Jimenezi dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

Ceremonial zweihänders are used in holy rituals, government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, job security isn't great for professional roulette players, and politicians are forced to wear portable lie detectors at all times. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Jimenez's national animal is the Jimenezi penguin.

Jimenez is ranked 330,567^th in the world and 4,746^th in The North Pacific for Largest Black Market, with zero Standard Monetary Units.