The Borderlands of Special relativity is a colossal, genial nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, ritual sacrifices, and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, hard-working population of 4.521 billion Special relativityians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 25.0%.

The Special relativityian economy, worth 197 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 43,745 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

The nation has an international reputation for compassion, belligerent citizens shoot at passing clouds for 'violating their airspace', Merry Birthday is a popular protest song despite the risk of fines and royalty dues, and the military's newest toy broadcasts Special relativity's anthem on hostile frequencies to drive enemies insane. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Special relativity's national animal is the Kitsune, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Special relativity is ranked 246,008^th in the world and 10^th in Nocturne for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -6.78 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.