The Republic of Alexium is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and daily referendums. The hard-working, democratic population of 257 million Alexiumians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 9.5%.

The Alexiumian economy, worth 13.4 trillion Latins a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Soda Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 52,082 Latins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.2 times as much as the poorest.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population, every new building project has to undergo a five-year environmental impact study before it can go ahead, and citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes. Crime, especially youth-related, is almost non-existent. Alexium's national animal is the Eagle.

Alexium is ranked 275,383^rd in the world and 12^th in Nova Iris for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 9.49 Effective Tax Rate.