The Third Republic of Potass is a titanic, safe nation, ruled by Alan with an even hand, and renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, anti-smoking policies, and infamous sell-swords. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 11.396 billion Potassians 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, corrupt government prioritizes Defense, with Education, Law & Order, and Administration also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alania. The average income tax rate is 80.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Potassian economy, worth a remarkable 1,888 trillion Big Balls a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an impressive 165,750 Big Balls, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.8 times as much as the poorest.

The government has begun breaking all large businesses into thousands of mom-and-pop general stores, compass sales have gone south, the general public only knows their favorite politician's first name, and private digital records now come with a convenient "download" button. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Potass's national animal is the Duck, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Potass is ranked 36,130^th in the world and 269^th in The North Pacific for Largest Black Market, with 39.4 trillion Standard Monetary Units.