The Republic of Monkey 18 is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its prohibition of alcohol, irreverence towards religion, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 12.965 billion Monkey 18ians 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, pro-business, outspoken government is dominated by the Department of Defense, with Industry and Law & Order also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.9%.

The very strong Monkey 18ian economy, worth 621 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 47,927 dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 276,680 per year while the poor average 3,964, a ratio of 69.8 to 1.

There is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality, all-natural foods are becoming a major fad, parachutes are considered optional with the newest line of jet fighters, and former bars are desperately trying to re-brand themselves as cafés. Crime is a major problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Monkey 18's national animal is the giraffe, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Monkey 18 is ranked 310,611^th in the world and 18,455^th in Chicken overlords for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 389.44 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.