The Republic of Longhorn 1 is a colossal, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Longhorn population. The hard-working population of 6.29 billion Longhorns 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 19.2%.

The Longhorn 1ian economy, worth 272 trillion caps a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Soda Sales, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 43,297 caps, 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. Longhorn 1's national animal is the Longhorn.

Longhorn 1 is ranked 211,076^th in the world and 266^th in United Kingdom for Most Patriotic, with 7.09 flags saluted per person per day.