The Democratic Republic of Larkio is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its smutty television, punitive income tax rates, and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, democratic population of 624 million Larkioans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 67.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The Larkioan economy, worth 32.8 trillion ruglas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Tourism. Average income is 52,642 ruglas, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The endangered saltwater humpback tiny crow is only seen in captivity programs, shoppers have literally had their hands full since plastic bags were banned, prudishness is on the way out, and Larkio is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Larkio's national animal is the tiny crow, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Larkio is ranked 150,901^st in the world and 7^th in Fallen Nations for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 981.44 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.