The United Socialist States of Raccotia is a colossal, efficient nation, notable for its state-planned economy, strictly enforced bedtime, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 6.687 billion Raccotians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government prioritizes Industry, with Administration, Defense, and Spirituality also on the agenda, while International Aid isn't funded at all. The average income tax rate is 28.2%.

The powerhouse Raccotian economy, worth 545 trillion dollars a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient black market in Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, Automobile Manufacturing, and Basket Weaving. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 81,619 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

Government popup ads are springing up like weeds, the diplomatic corps tends to open negotiations by insulting all the foreigners in the room, children asking questions about science are referred to relevant sections in religious texts, and the "Dreadnowt" is the pride and joy of the Raccotian Navy. Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force. Raccotia's national animal is the kangaroo, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Raccotia is ranked 187,487^th in the world and 1,315^th in Jihad Army of the Emperor for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring zero on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.