The Republic of Phoenixus is a tiny, genial nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and compulsory military service. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 12 million Phoenixusians 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 prioritizes Spirituality, with Welfare, Law & Order, and Defense also on the agenda, while Environment and Industry aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 23.2%.

The Phoenixusian economy, worth 521 billion Denarii a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Cheese Exports, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 43,402 Denarii, with the richest citizens earning 6.0 times as much as the poorest.

Future forecasters fearfully discuss grey goo and human obsolescence, lobbyists are trying to convince government to recategorize most natural disasters as "non-critical naturogenic inconveniences", there's no cure or sympathy for the common cold, and extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Phoenixus is often a lifetime appointment. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Phoenixus's national animal is the Falcoln, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Phoenixus is ranked 40,043^rd in the world and 340^th in Europeia for Nicest Citizens, with 18.66 average smiles per day.