The Republic of Messier 30 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning bison population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.058 billion Messier 30ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 32.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 30ian economy, worth 70.1 trillion kronor a year, is quite specialized and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Pizza Delivery, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 22,921 kronor, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 30's national animal is the bison.

Messier 30 is ranked 84,261^st in the world and 1,143^rd in eta for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 2,475.89 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.