The Republic of Jimenez is a fledgling, safe nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. The quiet, industrious population of 6 million Jimenezi 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 Administration, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 27.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Jimenezian economy, worth 314 billion Jimenezi dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Soda Sales. Average income is 52,405 Jimenezi dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.0 times as much as the poorest.

Bris parties are all the rage, both vegetables and viruses are often smuggled across the border, ceremonial zweihänders are used in holy rituals, and government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Jimenez's national animal is the Jimenezi penguin.

Jimenez is ranked 84,968^th in the world and 1,861^st in The North Pacific for Nicest Citizens, with 15.51 average smiles per day.