The Republic of Lizard Defense Force 17 is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning porpoise population. The hard-working population of 2.389 billion Lizard Defense Force 17ians 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 19.0%.

The Lizard Defense Force 17ian economy, worth 106 trillion dollars a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Average income is 44,407 dollars, 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. Lizard Defense Force 17's national animal is the porpoise, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Lizard Defense Force 17 is ranked 194,696^th in the world and 2,705^th in eta for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.