The United States of Zier is a massive, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning bison population. The hard-working population of 2.214 billion Zierians 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 Zierian economy, worth 100 trillion francs a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Retail, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 45,188 francs, 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. Zier's national animal is the bison.

Zier is ranked 21,061^st in the world and 2^nd in The Great Monarchical Nations for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 6,936.68 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.