The Republic of Fake communism98 is a colossal, efficient nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, compulsory military service, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, humorless, devout population of 6.507 billion Fake communism98ians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 65.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Fake communism98ian economy, worth a remarkable 1,298 trillion dollars a year, is mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 199,599 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.8 times as much as the poorest.

Airport users are more worried about radiation than terrorism, suit-clad businessmen have been taking advantage of the relaxed welfare qualifications by shopping with food stamps, Leader's peyote-induced "let's all just be friends" speech is trending world-wide, and unemployed political consultants and advertisers spend every election night weeping for the good old days. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Fake communism98's national animal is the kangaroo, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Fake communism98 is ranked 19,134^th in the world and 1,192^nd in Osiris for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 69,061.47 Standard Monetary Units.