The Republic of Zoombinis 18 is a gargantuan, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning giraffe population. The hard-working population of 13.592 billion Zoombinis 18ians 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 16.4%.

The Zoombinis 18ian economy, worth 630 trillion francs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Information Technology, and Retail. Average income is 46,390 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. Zoombinis 18's national animal is the giraffe.

Zoombinis 18 is ranked 153,423^rd in the world and 11^th in zoom vroom for Safest, scoring 57.19 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.