The Republic of Qihein is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working population of 4.074 billion Qiheinians enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

The minute, liberal, pro-business government, or what there is of one, prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Education are also considered important, while Spirituality and International Aid receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Bourgeoisie. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.0%.

The strong Qiheinian economy, worth 192 trillion Qeins a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Retail, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 47,260 Qeins, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 304,600 per year while the poor average 2,962, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Qihein has designated Bourgeoisie as its capital city, Leader has just been declared ruler of Qihein in an international press conference, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Qihein's national animal is the Tiger Shark, which can occasionally be seen avoiding garbage in the nation's murky oceans.

Qihein is ranked 220,865^th in the world and 7,978^th in the South Pacific for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 121.63 tourists per hour.