The Corporation of Zerka is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning turtle population. The hard-working population of 4.346 billion Zerkans 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 17.4%.

The Zerkan economy, worth 196 trillion Credits a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Soda Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 45,216 Credits, 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. Zerka's national animal is the turtle.

Zerka is ranked 167,163^rd in the world and 1^st in Aspen for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.