The Republic of Membisia is a small, genial nation, renowned for its irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 26 million Membisians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Administration, and Education. The average income tax rate is 36.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Membisian economy, worth 1.08 trillion dollars a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Woodchip Exports, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 41,385 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

A well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, government theft from poor artists to give to rich allies has been dubbed the "reverse Robin Hood" policy, and all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Membisia's national animal is the Phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Membisia is ranked 40,243^rd in the world and 674^th in The East Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 18.66 average smiles per day.