The Republic of Messier 76 is a colossal, safe nation, remarkable for its burgeoning parrot population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.069 billion Messier 76ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 30.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 76ian economy, worth 72.9 trillion deniers a year, is quite specialized and led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Pizza Delivery, and Information Technology. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 23,760 deniers, 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 76's national animal is the parrot.

Messier 76 is ranked 295,857^th in the world and 3^rd in Candleflame Glow 15 for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 16,489.63 Standard Monetary Units.