The Colony of X68 is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 1.805 billion X68ians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 25.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but sluggish X68ian economy, worth 34.3 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Woodchip Exports, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 18,994 dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Judges are all-powerful, recognizing the X68ian flag qualifies you for citizenship, most people suffer from some form of hearing loss, and chain-gangs are often seen toting barges and lifting bales. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. X68's national animal is the dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

X68 is ranked 303,483^rd in the world and 47^th in APA for Highest Average Incomes, with 18,994.97 Standard Monetary Units.