The Republic of Lazie is a large, socially progressive nation, notable for its state-planned economy. The cynical, devout population of 144 million Lazieans are ruled with an iron fist by the socialist government, which grants its people the freedom to do whatever they like so long as it doesn't involve getting richer than anybody else or challenging the government.

The large, liberal, socially-minded, well-organized government prioritizes Spirituality, with Welfare, Education, and Healthcare also on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 40.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Laziean economy, worth 3.76 trillion rubles a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient black market in Beef-Based Agriculture, Retail, Tourism, and Pizza Delivery. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 26,140 rubles, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lazie's national animal is the parrot.

Lazie is ranked 247,905^th in the world and 3^rd in Old for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring -4.24 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.