The Republic of The Con is a large, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning freak population. The hard-working population of 143 million Conians 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 19.9%.

The Conian economy, worth 6.08 trillion albums a year, is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Retail, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 42,540 albums, 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. The Con's national animal is the freak.

The Con is ranked 64,426^th in the world and 375^th in Eye for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 3,381.25 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.