The Republic of Shadowrik is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Prime Lord Shadow with a fair hand, and renowned for its ritual sacrifices, keen interest in outer space, and smutty television. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 14.504 billion Shadowans hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Education, although Defense, Healthcare, and Administration are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Shadowrik City. The average income tax rate is 34.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Shadowan economy, worth a remarkable 2,929 trillion gold bars a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an amazing 201,986 gold bars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Lumberjacks only use certified eco-friendly chainsaws, protestors are soaking piles of gold bars in blood to make a point about government incomes, photos of picturesque coastal buildings are set against a backdrop of smokestacks and ship hulls, and people often feel unbalanced by their daily commute. Crime, especially youth-related, is pervasive, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Shadowrik's national animal is the Vampire Zombie Mahi Mahi, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is blah.

Shadowrik is ranked 19,475^th in the world and 886^th in The North Pacific for Most Advanced Public Transport, scoring 2,306.17 on the Societal Mobility Rating.