The Theocracy of Merlumina is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.045 billion Merluminans enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 16.4%.

The Merluminan economy, worth 149 trillion rubles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Soda Sales, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 36,997 rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate. Merlumina's national animal is the bison.

Merlumina is ranked 228,718^th in the world and 2^nd in Massachutez for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.47 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.