The Republic of Niristan is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its avowedly heterosexual populace, triple-decker prams, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 340 million Niris 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, moralistic government prioritizes Defense, with Education, Law & Order, and Environment also on the agenda, while International Aid is ignored. The average income tax rate is 22.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Nirian economy, worth 26.8 trillion Niri Dollars a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Uranium Mining. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 78,693 Niri Dollars, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

It takes a village to catch a criminal, fireworks and other big bangs are forbidden during the newest public holiday, professional athletes can't see balls amid the deluge of advertisements, and holiday light displays just aren't the same without seizure-inducing strobe effects. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Niristan's national animal is the White Tailed Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Niristan is ranked 280,781^st in the world and 1,374^th in Europe for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring -13.42 on the Clooney Contribution Index.