The Republic of The first son is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 7.442 billion first sonians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.4%.

The first sonian economy, worth 353 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Basket Weaving industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 47,487 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. The first son's national animal is the Kitsune.

The first son is ranked 145,391^st in the world and 8^th in Community for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 32.78 on the Bus Surprisal Index.