The Republic of Prefstacos is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and absence of drug laws. The compassionate, hard-working population of 826 million Prefstacosians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 18.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Prefstacosian economy, worth 54.7 trillion shells a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 66,225 shells, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

There's never a spare chair in the retirement home, some of the country's most famous photographers are animals, families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain, and the nation grinds to a halt on the anniversary of every marginally noteworthy event. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control. Prefstacos's national animal is the pig, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Prefstacos is ranked 63,257^th in the world and 1,551^st in The East Pacific for Smartest Citizens, with 38.31 quips per hour.