The Republic of Messier 10 is a colossal, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning kangaroo population. The hard-working population of 3.359 billion Messier 10ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 22.1%.

The Messier 10ian economy, worth 135 trillion kronor a year, is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Woodchip Exports, and Tourism. Average income is 40,420 kronor, 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. Messier 10's national animal is the kangaroo, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Messier 10 is ranked 176,182^nd in the world and 2,752^nd in eta for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 333.69 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.