The Republic of Shell-15 is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 9.997 billion Shell-15ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 20.5%.

The Shell-15ian economy, worth 419 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Average income is 42,004 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shell-15's national animal is the Kitsune.

Shell-15 is ranked 226,833^rd in the world and 1^st in sekhmet for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring -4.47 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.