The Federal Republic of Matarata is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and parental licensing program. The compassionate, devout population of 490 million Mataratapels 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 large government prioritizes Administration, with Law & Order, Education, and Spirituality also on the agenda. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Suminakh City. The average income tax rate is 69.0%.

The powerhouse Matarater economy, worth 42.0 trillion Benodias a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Retail, Information Technology, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 85,624 Benodias, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest.

Balaclava manufacturers are held criminally culpable for bank heists, the Violetist community celebrates bombshells being dropped on Matarata, giggling teens are asked to put their mouths on rubber dolls, and the military has grudgingly released all top secret information in an effort for greater transparency. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Matarata's national animal is the Dolphin, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Matarata is ranked 191,293^rd in the world and 1,068^th in the Plains of Perdition for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 147.8 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.