The Grand Duchy of Lothaire is a mid-sized, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service. The hard-working population of 69 million Lothairians 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 Law & Order, Administration, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 22.8%.

The Lothairic economy, worth 4.22 trillion livres a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Automobile Manufacturing, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 61,101 livres, with the richest citizens earning 6.1 times as much as the poorest.

All facts are created equal, puppies given out free in marketing promotions are often tossed straight into the trash, only those who apply can study applied maths, and chain-gangs are often seen toting barges and lifting bales. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lothaire's national animal is the rooster, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Lothaire is ranked 190,397^th in the world and 153^rd in The Sacred Elite for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 22.8 Effective Tax Rate.