The Republic of Lyskia is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, ubiquitous missile silos, and zero percent divorce rate. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 3.573 billion Lyskians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, with Law & Order and Industry also on the agenda, while Social Policy and Environment aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dulion. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 51.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Lyskian economy, worth 583 trillion Raks a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 163,334 Raks, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,211,429 per year while the poor average 6,555, a ratio of 184 to 1.

Personal injury lawyers are demanding compensation from the government after recent reductions in manufacturer liability, subsidisation of Big Pharma has stopped many corporate executives from having to sell their second homes, Leader can't hear a thing when the unwashed masses throw rocks at the new state limousine, and a stocking with a crooked seam or a tie without a full Windsor knot are grounds for instant dismissal. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lyskia's national animal is the Bison, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Lyskia is ranked 287,810^th in the world and 11,156^th in Balder for Highest Food Quality, scoring 4.13 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.