The United States of Luath is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, public floggings, and frequent executions. The hard-working population of 4.048 billion Luathians 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 Education. The average income tax rate is 26.1%.

The Luathian economy, worth 180 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 44,557 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

Panels from bankrupt rooftop solar companies are used as props for sci-fi B-movies, crowds of flag-burning protesters tend to accidentally become crowds of burning protesters, cotton candy made from genuine cotton cellulose doesn't quite satisfy, and thrift shops are closing their doors. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Luath's national animal is the Kitsune, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Luath is ranked 170,609^th in the world and 137^th in Alliance of Storage Power for Highest Average Tax Rates, with 26.06 Effective Tax Rate.