The Republic of Messier 68 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning elephant population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.145 billion Messier 68ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 29.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 68ian economy, worth 76.8 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Tourism, and Pizza Delivery. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 24,420 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 68's national animal is the elephant.

Messier 68 is ranked 136,074^th in the world and 7^th in Mirror World 99 for Least Corrupt Governments, with 93.2 percentage of bribes refused.