The Second Republic of Potass is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Alan with an even hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, daily referendums, and aversion to nipples. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 10.935 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 is primarily concerned with Defense, although Education, Law & Order, and Industry are also considered important, 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 78.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Potassian economy, worth a remarkable 1,811 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 frequent. Average income is an impressive 165,648 Big Balls, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions, bailiffs must face down a fusillade of depleted uranium rounds, frowning on the job is a great way to get a raise, and it's considered providence that the political lexicon contains a syrup of company slogans. 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 14,054^th in the world and 395^th in The North Pacific for Largest Information Technology Sector, scoring 26,581.32 on the Fann-Boi Productivity Index.