The Democratic Republic of Discs is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its museums and concert halls, state-planned economy, and smutty television. The compassionate, democratic population of 285 million Discsians love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, socially-minded, outspoken government prioritizes Administration, with Education, Law & Order, and Welfare also on the agenda, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Discelsia. The average income tax rate is 70.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Discsian economy, worth 17.6 trillion Rainbow Rocks a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Tourism. Average income is 61,829 Rainbow Rocks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Structures are raised on promises, orphans would rather live their life of luxury than be adopted by prospective parents, military pistols are more secure than the national treasury, and a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Discs's national animal is the White Peacock, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Discs is ranked 37,692^nd in the world and 16^th in Ridgefield for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 3,615.38 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.