The Democratic Republic of Rhyolite is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 372 million Rhyoliteans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 31.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Rhyolitean economy, worth 13.9 trillion Guilders a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Tourism, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 37,300 Guilders, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government prides itself on being smug and condescending to idiots, contemporary art museums showcase the latest in centuries-old art, a recent political speech drew the ire of nerds everywhere after the speaker claimed that Darth Vader was Harry Potter's father, and scientists on maritime expeditions return with a healthy glow. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rhyolite's national animal is the Hyena, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Rhyolite is ranked 246,063^rd in the world and 158^th in Refugia for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring -6.24 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.