The Republic of Grelles is a fledgling, genial nation, remarkable for its frequent executions and complete absence of social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 6 million Grellesians are known throughout the region for their efficiency and work ethic, as well as their general suspicion of leisure.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 12.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Grellesian economy, worth 398 billion euros a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 66,401 euros, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Artists are pillars of society, children are often observed making 'sand angels' in bunkers, meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions, and this year's hottest fashion trend is the Lese Majeste collection. Crime is almost non-existent. Grelles's national animal is the lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Grelles is ranked 27,776^th in the world and 13^th in The Kodiak Republic for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 4,678.79 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.