The Forty Whacks of Lizzie Borden is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.451 billion skeletons live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government is effectively ruled by the Department of Defense, although Education, Public Transport, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Welfare receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.1%.

The strong spooky economy, worth 169 trillion shillings a year, is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Automobile Manufacturing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 38,149 shillings, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 245,875 per year while the poor average 2,391, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Lizzie Borden's national animal is the skeleton, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Lizzie Borden is ranked 246,849^th in the world and 3,451^st in Ambition for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring -3.46 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.