The Republic of Gladys Knight is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its pith helmet sales, keen interest in outer space, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, devout population of 1.554 billion Gladys Knightians 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 Law & Order, Industry, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 29.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Gladys Knightian economy, worth 110 trillion rupees a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Arms Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 71,151 rupees, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Traffic jams are a common sight due to construction work from a massive overhaul of the nation's freeways, people who tease dwarfs are being cut down to size, one does not simply walk into the tundra, and pallbearers at military funerals dive for cover when they hear the three-volley salute. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gladys Knight's national animal is the dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Gladys Knight is ranked 100,170^th in the world and 539^th in junk for Highest Average Incomes, with 71,151.66 Standard Monetary Units.