The Dictatorship of Nike Kicks is a huge, pleasant nation, remarkable for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 471 million Nike Kicksians 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 minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5.8%.

The strong Nike Kicksian economy, worth 32.4 trillion YESES a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 68,727 YESES, with the richest citizens earning 5.6 times as much as the poorest.

Deli patrons examine their roast beef for undetonated explosives, the Messiah (formerly known as Brian) is a mayoral candidate, gym teachers instruct advanced-level calculus classes, and doctors who mutter "Oh my God" often lose their medical license. Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Nike Kicks's national animal is the no, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Nike Kicks is ranked 106,463^rd in the world and 166^th in The League for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 1,563.24 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.