The Relativistic Paradox of The-Flash is a gargantuan, efficient nation, renowned for its anti-smoking policies, frequent executions, and multi-spousal wedding ceremonies. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 45.573 billion The-Flashians 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong The-Flashian economy, worth a remarkable 2,437 trillion bolts a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 53,496 bolts, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

There have been reports of people marrying housepets, citizens select which government department gets their income tax bolts each year, shanty towns are forming in the suburbs of major cities, and college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The-Flash's national animal is the roadrunner, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The-Flash is ranked 104,001^st in the world and 5^th in Justice League for Safest, scoring 81.36 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.