The Stand of Rattt is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-working population of 13.167 billion Ratttians 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.3%.

The Ratttian economy, worth 541 trillion Pesos a year, is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Information Technology, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 41,088 Pesos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rattt's national animal is the Vulture, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Rattt is ranked 178,297^th in the world and 3,294^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Corrupt Governments, with 3 kickbacks per hour.