The Armed Republic of Matteuz is a large, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning elephant population. The hard-working population of 118 million Matteuzians 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, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.2%.

The Matteuzian economy, worth 4.98 trillion guilders a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Information Technology. Average income is 42,228 guilders, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Matteuz's national animal is the elephant.

Matteuz is ranked 147,884^th in the world and 15^th in Rome for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 106.45 on the Clooney Contribution Index.