The People's Republic of Lauidustan 9 is a huge, genial nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working population of 310 million Lauidustan 9ians 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 Welfare, Healthcare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 27.8%.

The Lauidustan 9ian economy, worth 14.3 trillion guilders a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Basket Weaving, and Soda Sales. Average income is 46,020 guilders, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

The country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, the nation's once beautiful countryside has turned brown as farmers spray potent pesticides, and organ donation is compulsory. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lauidustan 9's national animal is the kiwi, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Lauidustan 9 is ranked 53,614^th in the world and 2^nd in Notaregionlandia for Largest Mining Sector, scoring 5,648.07 on the Blue Sky Asbestos Index.