The Republic of Norsik is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its daily referendums, frequent executions, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 501 million Norsikians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 41.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Norsikian economy, worth 38.1 trillion Norsik Sterlings a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 76,138 Norsik Sterlings, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

National park visitors are reporting a rash of poison ivy sightings, the airship business has been driven out of the country by strict regulations and high fines, crocodile roadkill is smeared across the asphalt of the new Formula One track, and a flying elephant and Leader share the same nickname. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Norsik's national animal is the River Otter, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Norsik is ranked 59,514^th in the world and 1,875^th in The North Pacific for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 51.48 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.