The Republic of PH 16 is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, unlimited-speed roads, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 5.024 billion PH 16ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Public Transport. The average income tax rate is 13.6%.

The PH 16ian economy, worth 237 trillion phs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 47,189 phs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

Travelers are subject to extensive searches if beet stains are visible on their clothing, punitive tariffs protect local industry, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, and the government is reining in public spending. Crime is moderate. PH 16's national animal is the ph, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

PH 16 is ranked 162,475^th in the world and 3,334^th in the South Pacific for Highest Food Quality, scoring 14.5 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.