The Republic of Anacostia River is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Pax au Gibbs with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, unlimited-speed roads, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The hard-nosed population of 4.793 billion Anacostia Riverians 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 is primarily concerned with Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while Spirituality and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capitol Hill. The average income tax rate is 15.7%.

The strong Anacostia Riverian economy, worth 344 trillion Iron Gold Ingots a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 71,816 Iron Gold Ingots, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.7 times as much as the poorest.

Small children are learning a lot of new words from a teacher with Tourette Syndrome, politicians who vacation in East Lebatuck lose their jobs upon their return, guide dogs for the blind have been seen using government websites, and the Anacostia Riverian basket weaving sector is on the brink of collapse as cheap imports flood the market. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Anacostia River's national animal is the Sandpiper, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Anacostia River is ranked 67,807^th in the world and 1^st in The Shifting Valley for Most Advanced Defense Forces, scoring 3,940.2 on the Total War Preparedness Rating.