The Republic of Dot bye is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 9.212 billion Dot byeans 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 18.1%.

The Dot byean economy, worth 409 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is 44,459 Delta Eagles, 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. Dot bye's national animal is the Kitsune.

Dot bye is ranked 201,701^st in the world and 5,657^th in Alliance of Supreme Powers for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 303.26 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.