The Republic of Verchy Keeper 197 is a very large, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning kiwi population. The hard-working population of 371 million Verchy Keeper 197ians 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, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19.3%.

The Verchy Keeper 197ian economy, worth 16.0 trillion bitcoins a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Woodchip Exports, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 43,193 bitcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Verchy Keeper 197's national animal is the kiwi, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Verchy Keeper 197 is ranked 278,189^th in the world and 1^st in The Joint Nations of Republica for Largest Populations, with 371 million capita.