The Armed Republic of Vegarynthe Strike Squad 8 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning parrot population. The hard-working population of 1.107 billion Vegarynthe Strike Squad 8ians 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 juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 34.8%.

The Vegarynthe Strike Squad 8ian economy, worth 35.7 trillion kronor a year, is quite specialized and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 32,214 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vegarynthe Strike Squad 8's national animal is the parrot, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Vegarynthe Strike Squad 8 is ranked 210,567^th in the world and 2^nd in Red Star Republic for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.