The Republic of Messier 72 is a colossal, safe nation, notable for its burgeoning dolphin population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.204 billion Messier 72ians 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 30.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 72ian economy, worth 76.9 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Cheese Exports, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 23,988 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 72's national animal is the dolphin.

Messier 72 is ranked 117,338^th in the world and 12^th in Mirror World 99 for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 2,826.2 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.