The Republic of Benevolence 97 is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Penguin population. The hard-working population of 1.834 billion Benevolence 97ians 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 25.8%.

The Benevolence 97ian economy, worth 68.5 trillion Happinesses a year, is quite specialized and led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 37,351 Happinesses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Benevolence 97's national animal is the Penguin.

Benevolence 97 is ranked 10,608^th in the world and 1^st in Sub Bituminous Coal for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 5,779.78 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.