The Republic of Zlemane is a large, efficient nation, notable for its ubiquitous missile silos, pith helmet sales, and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, devout population of 168 million Zlemaneans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The large government prioritizes Defense, with Industry, Education, and Welfare also on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 70.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Zlemanean economy, worth 14.8 trillion Zlots a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 87,974 Zlots, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news, people are turning themselves into worm food, bailiffs must face down a fusillade of depleted uranium rounds, and politicians look weirdly alike. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zlemane's national animal is the Vulture, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Zlemane is ranked 2,101^st in the world and 4^th in Horizon for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 8,187.1 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.