The Democratic Republic of Lyranthia is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by James Douglas Morrison with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, zero percent divorce rate, and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 1.38 billion Lyranthians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lyranthis. The average income tax rate is 39.7%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Lyranthian economy, worth 101 trillion Lyras a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Furniture Restoration, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 73,462 Lyras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

Tax avoidance is a serious affair, the institution of marriage is held sacred and strictly enforced, broken suspension systems are giving auto repair shops plenty of business, and reporters who negatively comment on politicians' haircuts are cut from the news. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lyranthia's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Lyranthia is ranked 180,454^th in the world and 1,820^th in the Pacific for Least Corrupt Governments, with 92.74 percentage of bribes refused.