The Republic of Tilcay is a tiny, safe nation, renowned for its irreverence towards religion and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 8 million Tilcayans 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 prioritizes Administration, although Welfare, Education, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Spirituality receives no funds. The average income tax rate is 23.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Tilcayan economy, worth 392 billion crownes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Tourism, and Woodchip Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 49,005 crownes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

That which doesn't kill you can get you de-platformed, visiting dignitaries make excuses to leave functions early and head to the nearest pub, the Treasury has been accused of flushing money down the toilet, and private pharmacies close down as medicinal drugs are given away freely by the government. Crime is totally unknown. Tilcay's national animal is the Tilcayan kingfisher, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Tilcay is ranked 104,341^st in the world and 472^nd in the Outback for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 833.55 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.