The Occupation of Makasta18 is a titanic, orderly nation, notable for its rampant corporate plagiarism, parental licensing program, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 12.653 billion Makasta18ians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 72.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Makasta18ian economy, worth a remarkable 1,732 trillion deniers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 136,918 deniers, with the richest citizens earning 9.6 times as much as the poorest.

The hit new medical TV show "Home" prominently features the brand of painkiller the lead doctor is addicted to, teachers prefer to give 'Maybe, Maybe Not' tests when dealing with sensitive subjects, homeowners on prime real estate have been seen dodging giant bulldozers with cartoon characters painted on them, and meat prices are soaring as the farming industry struggle under government-imposed restrictions. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Makasta18's national animal is the swan, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Makasta18 is ranked 47,449^th in the world and 1^st in World union of third positionists for Largest Populations, with 12.7 billion capita.