The Federal Republic of Shang Populi is a very large, genial nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, frequent executions, and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 496 million Shang dynastia populi enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of 隞. The average income tax rate is 38.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Shang dynastia populī economy, worth 22.6 trillion Shells a year, is dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 45,496 Shells, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Roadside walls are being built and mother nature is paying for it, abortions are routinely performed in the nation's hospitals, the needs of the living outweigh the needs of the dead, and ritual mummification is making a comeback. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shang Populi's national animal is the Xuan bird, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Shang Populi is ranked 249,906^th in the world and 3,102^nd in The North Pacific for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 27,980.24 Standard Monetary Units.