The Republic of Phillikiia is a large, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, frequent executions, and compulsory military service. The compassionate, democratic population of 110 million Phillikiians 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 medium-sized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Spirituality are also considered important, while International Aid and Welfare receive no funds. The average income tax rate is 28.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Phillikiian economy, worth 4.22 trillion Ecos a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 38,389 Ecos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

National chefs believe that you can eat anything so long as you deep fry it first, only the wealthy vote, nursing mothers are often arrested for indecent exposure, and tradesmen will knock 10% off their fees if customers pay cash. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Phillikiia's national animal is the White winged doce, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Phillikiia is ranked 58,243^rd in the world and 440^th in The Communist Bloc for Nicest Citizens, with 17.01 average smiles per day.