The Republic of Drascension is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, complete absence of social welfare, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 29 million Drascensionians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The minute, liberal, pro-business government, or what there is of one, is primarily concerned with Defense, although Education and Industry are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5.0%.

The strong Drascensionian economy, worth 1.75 trillion dollars a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 60,440 dollars, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 372,327 per year while the poor average 4,269, a ratio of 87.2 to 1.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, marine biology students are shocked to discover that a whale is a mammal, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, and air purifiers fight smoke machines on Drascensionian stage setups. Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Drascension's national animal is the giraffe, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Drascension is ranked 49,215^th in the world and 35^th in Dritish Empire for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,908.18 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.