The Armed Republic of Determino is a large, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Fortress Mascot population. The hard-working population of 169 million Determinoans 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 16.8%.

The Determinoan economy, worth 7.76 trillion Supplies a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Pizza Delivery, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 45,906 Supplies, 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. Determino's national animal is the Fortress Mascot.

Determino is ranked 220,411^th in the world and 14^th in ADR Multiverse for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.