The Republic of Thorn538 is a mammoth, cultured nation, renowned for its disturbing lack of elderly people, parental licensing program, and daily referendums. The hard-nosed, devout population of 5.717 billion Thorn538ians 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 large government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid receives no funds. The average income tax rate is 50.0%.

The powerhouse Thorn538ian economy, worth 479 trillion guilders a year, is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Information Technology. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 83,857 guilders, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.5 times as much as the poorest.

Formula One cars in Thorn538 boast 56 miles per gallon, the people consider response to rudeness to be an acceptable casus belli, friendly fire incidents usually result in severe burns, and military barracks resemble five-star hotels. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Thorn538's national animal is the cobra, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Thorn538 is ranked 70,082^nd in the world and 3,720^th in Lazarus for Highest Poor Incomes, with 43,157.17 Standard Monetary Units.