The Republic of Payday is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 7.172 billion Paydayians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.6%.

The strong Paydayian economy, worth 270 trillion yen a year, is quite specialized and led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Information Technology, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 37,727 yen, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 243,156 per year while the poor average 2,365, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Payday's national animal is the raven, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Payday is ranked 94,760^th in the world and 1^st in Payday for Largest Trout Fishing Sector, scoring 3,115.11 on the Nemo Depletion Efficiency Index.