The Fifth Republic of Rivalance is a massive, pleasant nation, ruled by Raymond Suzerain with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, ritual sacrifices, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 1.445 billion Rivalenches 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 juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Marei. The average income tax rate is 23.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Rivalancean economy, worth 79.3 trillion Rivalench Anneus a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 54,902 Rivalench Anneus, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

A large concrete wall is being built around the country's borders, extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Rivalance is often a lifetime appointment, traffic jams are a common sight due to construction work from a massive overhaul of the nation's freeways, and Raymond Suzerain has just been declared ruler of Rivalance in an international press conference. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rivalance's national animal is the Golden Eagle, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Rivalance is ranked 86,057^th in the world and 32^nd in Astellaria for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 3,803.29 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.