The Republic of Interceptor LXXIX is a titanic, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning cow population. The hard-working population of 13.614 billion Interceptor LXXIXians 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, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.2%.

The Interceptor LXXIXian economy, worth 574 trillion guilders a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Cheese Exports, and Retail. Average income is 42,224 guilders, 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. Interceptor LXXIX's national animal is the cow.

Interceptor LXXIX is ranked 212,227^th in the world and 11,520^th in Balder for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -3.16 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.