The Principality of Mint Chip 48 is a huge, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and suspicion of poets. The hard-working, democratic population of 676 million Mint Chip 48ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government is primarily concerned with Education, although Defense, Public Transport, and Healthcare are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.3%.

The very strong Mint Chip 48ian economy, worth 34.6 trillion kronor a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Information Technology, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 51,150 kronor, but there is a large disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 228,894 per year while the poor average 7,083, a ratio of 32.3 to 1.

Politicians preface their speeches with a declaration that any resemblance to speeches given by individuals living or dead is purely coincidental, the "Underwear of Women in Power" issue of The Mint Chip 48 City Times is sold out, immersive video game experiences are interrupted by incessant disclaimer pop-ups, and Mint Chip 48 has designated Mint Chip 48 City as its capital city. Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Mint Chip 48's national animal is the lion, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Mint Chip 48 is ranked 153,403^rd in the world and 1,695^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Advanced Public Education, scoring 1,518.41 on the Edu-tellignce® Test Score.