The Republic of Messier 85 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning emu population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.164 billion Messier 85ians 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 31.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 85ian economy, worth 73.4 trillion lire a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Retail. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 23,191 lire, 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 85's national animal is the emu.

Messier 85 is ranked 253,978^th in the world and 2^nd in Stone Statue for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 786.13 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.